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2015 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 6% of that year's 1,144 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 30,254 miles, with 5 crashes and 2 fires tied to this area, but no related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints
66
6% of 1,144
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
30,254 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Trunk lid opens on its own while driving at various speeds without warning.
  • Driver seat adjuster hardware loosens or falls off, causing the seat to shift or bump unexpectedly while driving.
  • Plastic trim around the driver's seat controls cracks and comes loose, repeated even after multiple replacements.
  • Panoramic glass roof panel sits loose from delivery and rattles constantly while driving, with fit and trim problems persisting after repair attempts.
  • Trunk cannot be opened from inside once alarm system is engaged, raising concern about being trapped inside.

When 2015 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2015, latest Jul 29, 2026.

2015 Hyundai Sonata structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter52015 Q12017 Q12018 Q22019 Q42021 Q22022 Q42024 Q4
66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010171 (50%)
  2. 201198 (3%)
  3. 201244 (3%)
  4. 201353 (3%)
  5. 201424 (3%)
  6. 201566 (6%)
  7. 201638 (5%)
  8. 201754 (7%)
  9. 201826 (7%)
  10. 20197 (4%)
  11. 202030 (17%)
  12. 20216 (5%)
  13. 20225 (5%)
  14. 20235 (6%)
  15. 20245 (11%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Sonata, which is 6% of the 1,144 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata's Structure & Body issues?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for this year.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Sonata is 30,254 miles.
Are these Structure & Body issues linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2015 Sonata includes 5 crashes and 2 fires, with 3 injuries reported.
How does the 2015 Sonata compare to other years for this problem?
The 2015 Sonata's 6% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2011-2014 (each 3%) but lower than 2020's 17% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.