2015 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 167 complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 167 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 80 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 80 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 16 fires, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Trying to break after being hit to prevent hitting another driver . Ended up hitting the driver still and my car ended up catching on fire .
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle made a very loud sound and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 600.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
- Engine 649 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 135 complaints
- Fuel system 87 complaints
- Brakes 80 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Cruise control 61 complaints
- Body & structure 53 complaints
- Lighting 38 complaints