2015 Hyundai Sonata Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 41,477 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (25% of reports).
- 76fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 41,477median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 19 of 76 complaints (25%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 37 | 43% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 22 | 23% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 21 | 16% | — |
| 2020 Sonata | 46 | 26% | 1,600 |
| 2019 Sonata | 12 | 7% | 63,000 |
| 2018 Sonata | 31 | 8% | 127,961 |
| 2017 Sonata | 33 | 4% | 66,800 |
| 2016 Sonata | 33 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 76 | 7% | 41,477 |
| 2014 Sonata | 49 | 7% | 67,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 135 | 7% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 99 | 6% | 93,500 |
| 2011 Sonata | 105 | 3% | 103,000 |
| 2010 Sonata | 11 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2009 Sonata | 14 | 3% | 82,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 4 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2007 Sonata | 6 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 9 | 1% | 90,600 |
| 2005 Sonata | 1 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 3 | 1% | 129,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 8 | 4% | 138,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 160,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 133,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 update. I have always maintained it on time, followed proper maintenance schedules, and have records…
After receiving the Hyundai Service Campaign 9C2 update on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata on XXX, I have started having jerky acceleration when the car is first started and am driving. Also, while driving at highway speed (~65 mph)) and I take my foot off the accelerator to coast, the engine RPM drops…
Issue- fuel pump/supply line causing fuel to leak and fuel smell around the outside of the car. This can cause a major fire, explosion, death for myself and others around me. Problem has been confirmed by auto repair shop. No warning messages on car dash board, just strong smell of gas. Replaced…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Hyundai Sonatas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata (7% of the 1,151 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 41,477 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 19 of 76 complaints.
Other 2015 Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (628)
- Electrical System problems (167)
- Power Train problems (135)
- Steering problems (74)
- Service Brakes problems (73)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (61)
- Structure problems (52)
See all 2015 Hyundai Sonata problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Sonata years.