2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 21 complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 65 MPH, a loud pop sound was heard coming from underneath the vehicle on the front passenger side. The contact noticed smoke coming from the front passenger side floor panel. There were no warning indicators. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and noticed flames underneath the center of the vehicle. The entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, with the air conditioner activated and making a turn, the vehicle hesitated and loss power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called headquarter hyundai (985 rinehart rd, sanford, fl 32771, (407)292-0000) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Electrical system 24 complaints