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2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited Auto

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited Auto is a 185-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,525 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 185 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Sonata measures 191.1 inches long on a 110.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,466 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$26,525 ($36,374 *)
MSRP with Destination$27,335 ($37,485 *)
Destination Charge$810
Engine
Engine TypeTheta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4 with E-CVVT, naturally aspirated
Horsepower185 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT (Electronic intake CVVT)
Bore and Stroke88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Injection TypeGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs, Dual Flow Damper shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link with coil springs, Dual Flow Damper shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in alloy
Wheels Rear17 in alloy
Tires FrontP215/55R17
Tires RearP215/55R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length191.1 in
Width73.4 in
Height58.1 in
Wheelbase110.4 in
Front Track63.5 in
Rear Track63.8 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,466 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.4 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front45.5 in
Legroom Rear35.6 in
Shoulder Room Front57.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.5 in
Hip Room Front55.3 in
Hip Room Rear56.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD

Recalls

9 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Hyundai SONATA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 24, 2021 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 21V749000

Jun 5, 2017 · PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 17V359000

Oct 11, 2016 · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 16V726000

Apr 21, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 16V232000

Oct 20, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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."

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 15V678000

Jun 30, 2015 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 15V414000

Dec 9, 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 14V784000

Jun 24, 2014 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Park it

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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 14V368000

Jun 12, 2014 · STEERING Park it

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 14V325000

1,153 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Hyundai SONATA

Owner Complaints

1,153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Hyundai SONATA (34 mention a crash, 48 a fire, 24 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine629
Electrical System167
Unknown Or Other166
Power Train135
Fuel/Propulsion System77
Service Brakes76
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 14, 2026 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“A franchise dealership performed a federally mandated safety recall service (ECM Software Update) and a knock sensor replacement on this 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Turbo. To perform these specific…”
Oct 13, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper
“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the driver-side windshield wiper failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
Oct 13, 2026 · Engine
“Hyundai Motor America is explicitly refusing to honor the mandatory safety recall and lifetime warranty extension for a catastrophic rod bearing failure on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata (VIN [XXX]). The…”
Oct 12, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“I received a notice from Hyundai that there was a Service Campaign 9C2 for my car. My car was running fine but I took it to Jones Hyundai in Belair MD for oil change and the Service Campaign. After…”
Oct 11, 2026 · Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I am filing this complaint regarding transmission and drivability problems with my 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L following Hyundai Campaign 9C-2. My vehicle was running and driving perfectly before this…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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