2015 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 666 of 1,144 total complaints (58%) for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, with a median failure mileage of 63,000 miles. NHTSA also logged 37 fires, 11 crashes, and 10 injuries tied to this area, though no recall is currently listed for it.
- Engine complaints
- 666
- 58% of 1,144
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 37
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling at low speeds followed by smoke or flames from under the hood.
- Some describe the engine or vehicle suddenly surging or revving on its own while parking or backing out, leading to unintended acceleration and collisions.
- Several complaints mention a loud knocking or clanking noise from the engine before it died or produced smoke.
- A number of owners noticed rough idling or unusual noises days before a more serious failure occurred.
- Some fires reportedly happened while driving at moderate speeds, with smoke coming from the engine compartment or vents before flames appeared.
When 2015 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2015, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine problems in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 666 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Sonata, which is 58% of all 1,144 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata engine?
- The data provided shows no related recalls currently listed for the engine problem area on the 2015 Sonata.
- At what mileage do 2015 Sonata engine problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 63,000 miles.
- Did the 2015 Sonata engine issues cause fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 37 fires, 11 crashes, and 10 injuries linked to engine complaints for the 2015 Sonata.
- How does the 2015 Sonata compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2015 Sonata's engine complaints made up 58% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years except 2016 at 65% and 2018 at 62%.