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2015 Hyundai Sonata repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 79 repairs.
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2015 Hyundai Sonata repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2016 - Aug 2020
May 2018

27280 mi
Sun roof wind deflector came off on highway, needed to be replaced. Dealership was painfully slow at getting replacement part. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
Apr 2015 AC leak didnt work first time I tried to use it 
Jun 2015

3720 mi
AC quit working. It needed a part that had to be ordered and was out of stock. 
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2017
Apr 2015

2200 mi
Faulty gas gauge reading 
Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States
May 2015 - Nov 2019
May 2016

20700 mi
Steering wheel wobbled side to side. Dealer installed a new steering column. No more issue. 
Dec 2016

35000 mi
Car experiences extended turnover and sputters to life periodically in cooler weather. Took to dealer and they couldn't find anything and said no TSB's on issue. 
May 2018

63000 mi
Resistor for radiator fan failed, was replaced Seat switch control panel clip broke off. Part replaced. 
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

15000 mi
Some SiriusXM channels in the 300's would cut out. Took it to the dealer and they said that they found a low signal coming from the antenna. They replaced it, but I'm still having issues. 
May 2017

19000 mi
The moon roof has been rattling and shacking. Had it in 3 times for the same issue. They said there was a recall, but it's still doing the same thing. 
Aug 2017

24000 mi
Took the car in numerous times for a bad vibration in the panoramic moon roof. After the 4th time, they finally agreed to replace it. It was in the shop for about a week for the repair. There is still a slight vibration, but definitely not as bad as it was. I'm just wondering if after about 12 months, the bad vibration doesn't reoccur. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States
May 2017 - Oct 2017
May 2017

33000 mi
Replaced faulty vacuum pump in brakes. Caused electrical shortage 
Oct 2017

41000 mi
Light switch beginning to fail. Would cause light settings to move from Auto setting to full headlights when using turn signals intermittentanly. Light switch replaced 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

45880 mi
Noisy panoramic sunroof. Side rails replaced and it appeared to correct the issue. 

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2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

34000 mi
Parking brake sensor was replaced 
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States
May 2017 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

34000 mi
Check engine light for Misfire number 3 engine cylinder, car did have rough idle, dealer could not replicate the problem, no Parts replace, 
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2017 - Dec 2021
Oct 2021

119000 mi
Turbo blew despite regular timely maintenance. Outside of warranty, quote was $6500. Decided not to complete the repair 

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2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2019
Feb 2017

42000 mi
Parking brake light was intermittent. Replaced defective part. 
Mar 2017

42000 mi
Vehicle would lag if acceleration attempted. Bad module replaced. 
Feb 2018

63000 mi
CV joint repair 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Sep 2014 - Nov 2017
Apr 2017

45000 mi
Drivers power seat motor failed. Replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
Apr 2017

78000 mi
CVVT seal not seated properly during assembly. Known issue. Causes slight rpm rev when idling and stutter at speed. 
Jun 2017

85000 mi
Replace pads 
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States
Sep 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

46000 mi
Radiator hoses were leaking and needed to be replaced 
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

67000 mi
Door wouldn't close due to door lock jamming. 
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2015 - Nov 2023
Jan 2018

28000 mi
The camshaft timing sensor cover seal was breached due to sub zero temperatures and oil leaked on the sensor. This caused a low power condition and check engine light. There was a backorder for the part. 
Apr 2021

67000 mi

US $110
Paint was flaking off roof and hood. Hyundai good willed 90% for out of warranty repair. 
Jul 2023

89000 mi

US $100
Oiling issues 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2019
Feb 2018

58000 mi
Car went limp, check engine on. Dealer said sensor had to be replaced. It was ok for awhile then problem happened again, but resolved itself with a restart 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 TSB issued to update the drivetrain software. Took about an hour at the dealership and afterwards the vehicle had much better throttle response at lower RPM. Also, shifts feel "crisper". 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

4000 mi
Minor creaking with glass sun roof. Dealer made a few adjustments and all's good. 
Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
Jan 2016

35800 mi
The "cam Sensor" failed causing the engine to run poorly. 
Jul 2017

41540 mi
blind spot detection and rear motion sensing not working. problem with wiring harness. may have been accident related. dealer fixed under warrantee. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Sep 2021
Oct 2015

11140 mi
top 6 rear defroster lines were not working 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
May 2015

3720 mi
There was a constant noise from the moonroof. Dealer checked twice to confirm noise. They took the moonroof off and found the noise in the pannel. Hyundai has no parts. Car lying at dealer since three weeks. Hyundai refused to give rental :( 
Sep 2015

8680 mi
The noise continues from the sunroof and the dealership has not been able to repair it. They gave the car back after applying grease which stopped the noise temporarily but as soon as the grease dried up the squeaky noise started again. 
Oct 2015

8680 mi
The car is at the dealership since October 5, 2015. Now the cluster has failed along with the squeaky noise in the sunroof. The dealer says they do not have parts and waiting from Hyundai Canada. Update: cluster fixed while at dealer. 
Dec 2015

8680 mi
Never fixed the sunroof. Hyundai ultimately replaced the car. 
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

1300 mi
Car hesitated, sputtered and lost power. Dealer could not initially diagnose cause. Hyundai engineers became involved. Replaced engine wiring harness which resolved issue to date. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015

8680 mi
replaced right front Ball Joint 
Aug 2018

26040 mi
noise on bumpy roads 
Jun 2022

39060 mi

C $316
replaced leaking valve cover gasket 
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

5000 mi
Ventilated driver's seat was not circulating air properly. Dealer found misaligned air vents from factory and realigned them. Works fine now. 
May 2018

41900 mi
Original tires had worn down to 4.5mm, and needed replacement. Purchased and installed a set of OE tires. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
May 2015 high pressure fuel pump leaked due to failed bolt. They replaced bolt and seal 
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

15000 mi
mystery metal piece fell out of driver side mirror. Dealer replaced mirror since they didn't know how to repair or what the piece does. 
Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

70000 mi

US $1300
Large areas of chipping paint on 4 panels of car. No cause for chipping, paint just started coming off. 
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

37000 mi
Manufacturer recall - Smart junction box - turn signal error 
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016

3720 mi
Due to the accident early this year, the body shop replaced the front suspension and stabilizer bar and strut, but there was constant noise coming from the front. The dealer ordered new parts and changed the above mentioned parts. 
Hyundai Sonata in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
Jan 2016 Panoramic sunroof rattled and creaked on bumpy roads. A dry silicone lubricant was applied to gaskets Panoramic sunroof seal was being pulled down into the roof when roof was closed. 
Mar 2016

5000 mi
Sunroof rattle has become even worse ECM Update, no problem Auto hold was creaking when released 
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Jan 2016

5500 mi
seat motor binding. part backordered Tires out of balance since new. Have had 9 tires replaced, 2 of them still unbalanceable. Pending response from Hyundai on different brand of tire. Currently Hankook Kinergy. Requested different brand that will balance properly Shift shock when coming to a stop. Transmission computer reset and problem resolved. 
Mar 2016

8000 mi
Backordered part arrived. Seat base replaced 
Jun 2016

11000 mi
Chronic snapping noise from panoramic sunroof. Told that it cannot be fixed. Excessive valve clatter unless I use premium fuel. Unable to fix because there is "no error code" It's starting to look like Hyundai makes it very difficult for dealerships to get reimbursed for troubleshooting problems. 
Jan 2017

7800 mi
Shift shock again when stopping. Reset shift parameters and resolved problem. required Engine Computer update. No problem before, but car feels much faster. Panoramic sunroof noise again. New part available but dealer doesn't know about it, so no part replaced. Weather stripping lubed again which helps temporarily but will need to be done over and over again. 
Dec 2017

32000 mi
Occasional power loss while accelerating. Engine stumbles and looses power. Happened 4 times so far over the past 5 months. Unable to be diagnosed, as no check "engine light" Shift shock recurring when coming to a stop. Reset AT parameters. Resolved issue until it returns. No check engine light. Backup camera failed. Replaced camera. 
Jan 2018

33000 mi
Rattle from right front door with bass notes. Dealer replaced woofer. Rattle still there. Will followup at next visit. Heater blower motor making whining noise. Dealer ordered new blower motor. To be replaced at subsequent visit. 
Feb 2018

36000 mi
Speaker rattle still present from previous repair. Door panel replaced. Rattle still present. Will replace window switch next (which is where I told them the rattle was in the first place).  
Mar 2018

36000 mi
Replacing the window switches (3rd attempt) finally fixed the rattle. 
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

7700 mi
Moon roof squeak. They applied lubricant, which worked for a while, but the squeak has since returned. 
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States
Oct 2014 - Nov 2017
Apr 2016

13000 mi
Message on nav screen indicating battery not charging 

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2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2016

32860 mi

C $200
Engine knock. Erratic idle. Fuel induction service & throttle body cleaning. 

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2015 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan

159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2017 Hybrid system warning message. 
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2019
Nov 2016

49900 mi
Hybrid battery cooling system tank leaking. Replaced under warrantee. 
Aug 2017

63000 mi
Turn signal assembly shorting 
Oct 2018

90000 mi
Hybrid battery failure 

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