2015 Hyundai Sonata Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (6% of reports).
- 135power train complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%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.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 8 of 135 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 3 | 18% | 19,025 |
| 2024 Sonata | 6 | 13% | 16,500 |
| 2023 Sonata | 16 | 18% | 50 |
| 2022 Sonata | 24 | 26% | 8,500 |
| 2021 Sonata | 25 | 19% | 21,500 |
| 2020 Sonata | 24 | 13% | 16,599 |
| 2019 Sonata | 8 | 5% | — |
| 2018 Sonata | 40 | 11% | 40,538 |
| 2017 Sonata | 56 | 7% | 43,000 |
| 2016 Sonata | 59 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 135 | 12% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 55 | 7% | 51,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 94 | 5% | 57,555 |
| 2012 Sonata | 97 | 6% | 86,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 173 | 5% | 49,444 |
| 2010 Sonata | 21 | 6% | 47,500 |
| 2009 Sonata | 41 | 9% | 38,889 |
| 2008 Sonata | 14 | 3% | 61,500 |
| 2007 Sonata | 9 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 22 | 2% | 76,860 |
| 2005 Sonata | 5 | 3% | 59,755 |
| 2004 Sonata | 10 | 5% | 43,750 |
| 2003 Sonata | 10 | 5% | 9,300 |
| 2002 Sonata | 11 | 3% | 72,832 |
| 2001 Sonata | 18 | 9% | 69,334 |
| 2000 Sonata | 19 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 1999 Sonata | 14 | 11% | 71,313 |
| 1998 Sonata | 12 | 24% | 42,000 |
| 1997 Sonata | 9 | 18% | 72,000 |
| 1996 Sonata | 5 | 22% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 15 | 23% | 142,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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…
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…
VEHICLE: 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 2.4L Theta II GDI engine Mileage at time of incident: [ 93k Date update performed: June 2026 Dealer/location where update was performed: Fitzgerald Hyundai Gaithersburg, MD DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: After my vehicle received the ECM software update issued under Hyundai…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Hyundai Sonatas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata (12% of the 1,153 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 8 of 135 complaints.
Other 2015 Hyundai Sonata problems
See all 2015 Hyundai Sonata problems or power train problems across all Sonata years.