2015 Hyundai Sonata Service and Repair Manual
Fitment is the whole point here: this 2015 Hyundai Sonata factory service and repair manual is tied to the model year, engine and trim your car actually left the plant with, so every clearance, torque figure and procedure it gives is the one Hyundai published for a 2015 Sonata rather than a close approximation borrowed from an adjacent year.
Engines covered
- 2.4L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 2.4L inline-four full hybrid — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Eco
- GL
- GLS
- Hybrid
- Hybrid Limited
- Limited
- Limited 2.0T
- Premium
- SE
- Sport
- Sport 2.0T
- Ultimate 2.0T
Known issues on the 2015 Sonata. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. One covers the exterior lighting and concerns the Smart Junction Box software logic, where a turn signal activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver. A second covers the frontal air bags, where an air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury. A third covers the instrument cluster on cars equipped with an antilock braking system, where the driver can be alerted that there is a brake system malfunction but not specifically that it is with the ABS system. A fourth covers the sunroof assembly, which can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. The fifth covers the parking brake indicator light, which may intermittently fail to illuminate when the parking brake is applied. Owners have filed 1,627 complaints for the year and Hyundai has issued 186 technical service bulletins.
Whether you are chasing a brake warning lamp that will not clear, inspecting a sunroof assembly or working to the correct specification on the 2.0T turbo, you are following Hyundai's own procedure for your specific 2015 Sonata.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park position.
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the transaxle differential.
If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle, the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Following completion of Service Campaign 9C2 (Theta II Emissions Improvement), certain vehicles may exhibit a brief hesitation or rough shifting condition during cold start operation. If present, this condition is expected to occur only wit
Following completion of Service Campaign 9C2 (Theta II Emissions Improvement), certain vehicles may exhibit a brief hesitation or rough shifting condition during cold start operation. If present, this condition is expected to occur only wit
Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. The California Air Resources Board has determined that these vehicles may be relea
Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. This bulletin provides instructions for updating the Engine Control Module (ECM) t
Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extend
Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
Showing the 8 most recent of 250 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
Trying to break after being hit to prevent hitting another driver . Ended up hitting the driver still and my car ended up catching on fire .
I HAD AN ACCIDENT THIS MORNING IN MY 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE A VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME ABOUT ONE-AND-A-HALF CRAWLER AND I APPLIED MY BREAKS BECAUSE I SAW WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES THEY DIDN'T WORK IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND HAD NO BREAKS WHATSOEVER AND I SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR ALL OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE STEERING WHEEL CRACK THE FRONT OF MY CAR IS DEMOLISHED I CONTACTED HYUNDAI TO TRY TO FIND
steering wheel locked up while driving causing vehicle to run off the Hwy. vehicle flipped causing injuries
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 51 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT PASSENGER SUFFERED SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURIES (INTERNAL DECAPITATION). THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, ANKLE, FOOT WRIST, HAND, AND HIPS. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, LEG, ANKLE, ABRASIONS, A BLOOD CLOT, LUNG
This Car Was A One Car Accident, 2 People Were In The Vehicle. A On Coming Car In The Opposite Lane Was Swerving In My Lane Causing Me To Try To Get Over To The Right Of The Road Trying To Dodge The Car , We Hit Some Kind Of Post No Air Bags Deployed, I Also Have Pictures As Well As Documentation From Hyundai Fixing The Engine On The Car They Supposedly Inspected Everything And Said The Only The Wrong Was The Breaks. Well No Airbags Deployed One Person Is Hospitalized Lung Was Out Of Chest And t
HELLO, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: MY 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SUPERNATURALLY FLEW FORWARD WIDE OPEN AND CRASHED INTO MY HOUSE. 3 OR 4 AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND WHOLE FRONT END BAD. MY WIFE AND I WERE INSIDE WITH SEAT BELTS ON. WE HAD JUST DRIVEN BACK AND PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I PUT IN PARK. THEN I DECIDED TO PULL UP A COUPLE FEET. PUT FOOT ON BRAKE PUT IN D AND- WHAM!!- LIKE A MISSILE IT WAS SCREAMING WIDE OPEN JUMPING FORWARD. (MY FOOT WAS ON BRAKE-NOT ON GAS-I SAW IT AFTER I GOT SENSE ENOUGH TO TURN O
Power steering assist failed upon making a right hand turn. Steering failure led to an injury accident. Vehicle was inspected by Green Light Auto and EDR codes retrieved. No codes specific to steering was found. Vehicle was inspected by insurance adjustor. No warning lights or other indications of steering loss was present before the accident caused by the steering loss. Issue seems similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V325000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. DRIVER STATED HE WAS NOT GOING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE OTHER DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED AS HER AIRBAGS DEPLODED CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF SURGERY, WENT BACK IN 2 WEEKS LATER AND RECEIVED ANOTHER UNIT OF BLOOD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSURANCE TOW LOT AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SUFFER BURNS ON THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE ARMS, NECK, KNEE, AND CHEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED WHIPLASH, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. AN UNKNOWN HYUNDAI DEALER IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PERFORMED AN INSPECTION FOR A TRADE-IN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE VEH
"TAKATA RECALL'. WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC I THOUGHT SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND. NEXT THING I KNOW,I AM HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I REALLY FEEL WHEN AIR BAGS ON STEERING WHEEL AND UNDER WHEEL WENT OFF THE BOTTOM BAG HIT MY LEG AND KNOCKED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL LEAVING BAD BRUISE ON MY LEG.FIRST RESPONSE,HIT THE BRAKE BUT IN CONFUSION I THINK MY FOOT WAS KNOCKED OVER THE GAS PEDDLE CAUSING ME TO RUN INTO CAR AHEAD. RESULT: $9000.00 DAMAGE TO MY CAR, OTHER CAR GOT SCRATCH ON BUMPER. I WAS TH
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT . IN WHICH AN ANIMAL WAS IN THE ROAD I SWEARED AND HIT THE CURB THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT THE AUTO FLIP OVER AND THE CAR A MODEL LIMITED W/ALL GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERED CAUSING A CONCUSSION THE DESIGN OF THE CAR CAUSED THE PILLARS TO CRUSH ALONG WITH FRONT AIR BAGS THAT DID NOT DEPLOY THE DESIGN OF THE ROOF LINE FAILEDTO PROTECT THE PASSAGERS FROM ITS ALL GLASS SUNROOF DESIGN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY NOTE RIGHT AFTER THIS ACCIDENT HYUNDIA
ON DEC,.21ST, 2017 I ENTERED A BUSINESS PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED AS ONE WOULD ENTER A PARKING LOT AND WITHIN A FEW FEET TURNED RIGHT TO ENTER AN AISLE BETWEEN 2 ROWS OF PARKED CARS. AT THE SECOND RIGHT I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW BUT REALIZED MY CAR WAS NOT SLOWING, MAYBE EVEN ACCELERATING AND THEN, HORRIFIED, REALIZED MY EFFORTS TO SLOW OR STOP WERE FUTILE! I SWERVED TO MISS A PERSON AND FISHTAILED HITTING A BUMPER OF AN UNOCCUPIED CAR. BY THEN I WAS NEARLY T-BONE TO MANY CARS ON A BUSY
IN THE SNOW, MY HYUNDAI SONATA WILL DRIVE FINE UNTIL TURNING. DURING TURNING, EVEN WITH MINIMAL SNOW, MY BRAKES LOCK UP AND MY CAR SLIDES SLOWLY BUT AT THAT POINT I AM UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING, USUALLY MAKING ME HIT A CURB. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS COSTING ME $2200. I HAVE HAD TWO CARS BEFORE MY HYUNDAI SONATA AND HAVEN'T HAD ISSUES WITH SUCH A PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC SCRATCHES HIS HEAD IN CONFUSION AS TO HOW ALMOST THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN IN SUCH A SMALL TIME FRAME. IT IS A
My engine light has been on for over one year. I took it to the dealership to see what was going on and to get an oil change. The dealership stated that there could be a variety of issues and that they would turn the light off and when it came back on to bring it back to them. The staff was not the most professional so I opted to not take it back unless there was a significant issue. My car constantly accelerates when I am on the brakes at a light and then when I let off the brakes, the car acce
Showing the 15 most serious of 1141 complaints filed with NHTSA.
