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2015 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

9 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Park It advisory found

2 campaigns tell owners not to drive affected vehicles. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 14V368000Campaign 14V325000

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NHTSA campaigns

9

Affected systems

2

Urgent advisories

Sep 24, 2021

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Hyundai Sonata average of 4.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Visibility › Sun/moon Roof Assembly, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2015 Hyundai Sonata recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V749000

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Sep 24, 2021

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

Safety consequence

A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V359000

Parking Brake › Indicator Light

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Jun 5, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V726000

Visibility › Sun/moon Roof Assembly

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Oct 11, 2016

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.

Safety consequence

If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V232000

Air Bags › Frontal

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Apr 21, 2016

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V678000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Oct 20, 2015

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V414000

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Jun 30, 2015

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.

Safety consequence

If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 14V784000

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Dec 9, 2014

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the transaxle differential.

Safety consequence

If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle, the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details
NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 14V368000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

Reported Jun 24, 2014

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details
NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 14V325000

Steering

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

Reported Jun 12, 2014

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park position.

Safety consequence

The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2015 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have?

This verified dataset contains 9 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2015 Hyundai Sonata?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology