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2015 Hyundai Sonata

What 2015 Hyundai Sonata owners report most

Engine problems dominate owner complaints for this Sonata model year, with reports of erratic running, unexpected stalling, and check-engine light activation — including incidents involving fire. Electrical faults and powertrain failures also appear frequently, with owners describing inaccurate gauge readings and transmission-like slipping under acceleration. Service brake concerns round out the pattern, with some incidents occurring in active traffic.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 54%
Owners report the check-engine light activating alongside erratic engine behavior, including unstable idle RPM at intersections, with some incidents involving fire or crashes. · 34 fire · 4 crash · 10 injured
Electrical System safety 15%
Owners report inaccurate fuel gauge readings — the gauge fails to reach full even after a complete fill-up — along with incorrect range estimates displayed by the vehicle. · 16 fire · 3 crash · 7 injured
Power Train safety 12%
Owners report the engine revving high under acceleration while the vehicle fails to move forward, describing the sensation as the transmission slipping and power not reaching the wheels. · 1 crash · 2 injured
Service Brakes safety 7%
Owners report brake-related incidents occurring shortly after purchase, some during active commuter traffic, with a subset of reports involving fire or crashes. · 5 fire · 11 crash · 7 injured
Steering safety 7%
74 reports (7%) · 4 crash · 4 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,119 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.