2015 Hyundai Sonata
SE, ECO · 123,500 miles · 33801
Representative photo of the model, not this car. Photo by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons.
From the seller
Reliable, nothing wrong mechanically. Paint on the roof is starting to fade — priced for it.
Specification
Decoded from VIN 5NPE24AF3FH000001 via NHTSA — not typed in by the seller.
Open safety recalls
9 recall campaigns issued for this year, make and model. Ask the seller whether they were carried out — the work is free at a franchised dealer.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA NCAP results for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD. Free federal data.
What owners complain about
1,144 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year, make and model. These describe the model in general, not this particular car — but they tell you what to inspect.
In owners' own words
Filed directly with NHTSA. Quoted as written — spelling and all.
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Sonata VIN: [XXX] Mileage: ~85,000 Description of the Problem: While driving, the vehicle suddenly began producing thick smoke from under the hood without warning. I safely maneuvered to the shoulder to avoid an accident. The engine subsequently seized completely and became inoperable. My mechanic diagnosed this as a…
I will take 10k$ for the car or a new engine and steering, damages fixed. . I also need a rental by April 10th and $300 for inconvenience thus far. The engine stalled twice when driving over 2 months! The lawyer won't be forgiving.
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 .
The contact's friend owned a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at 20 MPH, a motorist informed her that there was a fire visible underneath the hood. As her friend opened the driver-side door, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The contact's friend was taken to the hospital where she sustained se…
My car had been in and out of dealership going through oil consumption testing. Was at dealership on Monday June 19th having more pictures as well as dropping oil pan etc. I was told Friday June 23 2023 car would be ready they were checking a seal to make sure it didn’t leak. I picked car up brought it home went out of town with my fiancé…
Car stalled then started smoking followed by flames. We exited vehicles and ran a safe distance away and called 911
HELLO, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: MY 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SUPERNATURALLY FLEW FORWARD WIDE OPEN AND CRASHED INTO MY HOUSE. 3 OR 4 AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND WHOLE FRONT END BAD. MY WIFE AND I WERE INSIDE WITH SEAT BELTS ON. WE HAD JUST DRIVEN BACK AND PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I PUT IN PARK. THEN I DECIDED TO PULL UP A COUPLE FEET. PUT FOOT ON BRAK…
In March 2026 Hyundai did an emissions update Campaign 9C2. Since that update my 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE has run rough and shifted hard. Hyundai stopped doing the update in May 2026. Hyundai has not provided any update to fix the problem they created. I am worried the update is damaging the motor and transmission of a car that was runn…
I HAD AN ACCIDENT THIS MORNING IN MY 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE A VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME ABOUT ONE-AND-A-HALF CRAWLER AND I APPLIED MY BREAKS BECAUSE I SAW WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES THEY DIDN'T WORK IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND HAD NO BREAKS WHATSOEVER AND I SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF ANOT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED WHIPLASH, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. AN UNKNOWN HYUNDAI DEALER IN …
Showing 10 of 1,144, drawn from the most-reported components. A complaint is one owner's account, not a verified fault.
Checking this car's history
Everything above describes the model. For the history of this particular car — theft, salvage, flood or odometer trouble — run the VIN yourself:
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VIN: 5NPE24AF3FH000001