2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 - 65 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The charging system failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the system needed to be reprogramed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2022

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel cap and performed other tests on the engine. The check engine warning light disappeared however, two weeks later the warning light returned. The dealer was contacted and a message was left. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 134,298.”Owner report · Engine · May 2022

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, with the air conditioner activated and making a turn, the vehicle hesitated and loss power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called headquarter hyundai (985 rinehart rd, sanford, fl 32771, (407)292-0000) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving various speeds and attempting to brake, the vehicle accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal multiple times and was able to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle intermittently failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failures recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to jim click mazda auto mall (877-888-2760, located at 700 w auto mall dr, tucson, az 85705), but the failures could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2019

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 20 mph, the front passenger side coil spring fractured and exited through the front passenger tire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. Case number: 15697010 was provided and the contact was referred to a dealer. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 15v629000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 69,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2019

“I was driving in the rain on 1/16/19 with my son, all of a sudden my car starts beeping and my dash board says stop driving now and check your charger system and after one hour it completely died, had to get towed home, now the dealer says the problem was the high voltage relay and connector that goes to the high voltage battery on the car that caused the battery to fail and charger system. Now I'm told I need to buy a new battery and I feel this should be covered b the warranty since this issued caused my battery to drain.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2019

“Coming home from a funeral out of town. The the vehicle started making a clicking noise under the hood on the passenger side of the car. Then the vehicle started slowing down. We were able to make it to a gas station and the vehicle stopped. There is also oil leakage. It would turn over, but stop again. Had to pay 700 to tow us and the vehicle home.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2018