2015 Hyundai Sonata Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 84 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of that year's 1,144 total complaints. Owners reported fires (5), crashes (3), and injuries (4), with a median failure mileage of 41,477. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 84
- 7% of 1,144
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 41,477 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine power failure on the highway after hearing a rattling or dragging noise followed by a loud pop.
- Some describe the car smoking and catching fire from the hood area shortly after a routine oil change.
- Several owners say the fuel gauge and range display are inaccurate, showing far more range than the tank actually delivers.
- One owner reported the tank would not accept a full fill-up despite the rated 18.5-gallon capacity, leaving an inflated range estimate.
- A few complaints mention the gas gauge topping out below a full reading even right after fill-up.
When 2015 Hyundai Sonata fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 10, 2015, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 84 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Sonata, which is 7% of the 1,144 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata fuel system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system problem area on the 2015 Sonata.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2015 Sonata?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Sonata is 41,477 miles.
- Are the fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area on the 2015 Sonata includes 5 fires, 3 crashes, and 4 injuries.
- How does the 2015 Sonata compare to other Sonata years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2015 Sonata's fuel system share is 7%, lower than 2013 (11%) and 2014 (12%), but far below 2023's 51% share.