2015 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 89 complaints on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 8% of its 1,144 total complaints, with 12 crashes, 6 fires, and 8 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 42,000. Two related recalls exist, including a do-not-drive front brake caliper fracture recall.
- Brakes complaints
- 89
- 8% of 1,144
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe complete brake failure where the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not slow down, sometimes leading to rear-end or frontal collisions.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle stopping suddenly on its own, causing it to be rear-ended by traffic behind.
- Some owners report brakes locking up during turns in snowy or slippery conditions, causing the car to slide into curbs.
- A number of reports link brake failure with engine smoke or fire under the hood, occurring while braking at speed.
- Some drivers report unintended acceleration combined with a failure of the brakes to stop the vehicle.
When 2015 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 20, 2015, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 17V359000Jun 5, 2017Brakes161,074 vehicles
Parking brake:indicator light
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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V368000Jun 24, 2014Brakes16,900 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
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.
Risk: If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Brakes complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 89 brake complaints for the 2015 Sonata, which is 8% of the 1,144 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two brake-related recalls: campaign 14V368000, a do-not-drive recall for front brake calipers that may fracture due to a manufacturing error, and campaign 17V359000 covering a parking brake warning light switch.
- At what mileage do 2015 Sonata brake problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Sonata is 42,000 miles.
- Have brake problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2015 Sonata?
- NHTSA data tied to brake complaints on the 2015 Sonata shows 12 crashes, 6 fires, and 8 injuries reported.