2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 26%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 26% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,350 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've years of experience with ABS systems. My current car claims to have ABS, but if I slam on the brakes, they lock. That is not ABS. I took the car in to have it looked at and the dealer claimed it met their ABS standards. The brakes don't meet my ABS standards. I have had to slam on the brakes on several occasions, sometimes going as slowly as 20 MPH and the brakes locked and the car skidded.”
NHTSA complaint #10894938, filed 2016-08, 9,000 miles“While driving 65 miles on the highway, vehicle started a ringing noise and an error message appeared on screen hybrid system warning! Safely stop and do not drive. After that, check brake . Appeared and the two messages kept switching back and forth. The vehicle then started to slow down by itself and the break pushed down to the floor by itself. The brakes started grinding and I lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle stopped moving, on the highway, with a semi right behind me. The vehicle did not allow me to safely stop, it stopped on it's own. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129176, filed 2018-09, 77,000 miles“Break pedal unusual sound: when standing still and applying pressure to brake pedal, unusual noise can be clearly heard. I believe this noise should not be present. Sound is reappearing more than once throughout all brake pedal travel from upper position to its lowest position. Sound is if some metal part was rubbing against either another metal or plastic surface.”
NHTSA complaint #10861568, filed 2016-04, 7 miles“Stopped at a intersection, brake light warning came on, car would not move. Towed to Hyundai dealer, hydraulic booster had short, hydraulic booster replaced. Wondering why the electronics do not have a dual channel operation to alleviate the possibility of being stranded in an undesirable or dangerous location.”
NHTSA complaint #10722100, filed 2015-05, 700 miles“Anti-lock brake system is non-functional. On several occasions while in motion on the highway, I have had to apply the brakes quickly, which has repeatedly caused the wheels to lock up and the car to skid. Dealership claims there is nothing wrong, and that the brakes are acting normally.”
NHTSA complaint #10895722, filed 2016-08, 10,700 milesRelated recalls
- 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra…Covers: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015, Tucson 2010–2013, 2015, Elantra 2011–2015 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10173552Mar 30, 2020This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid…
- 10173548Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 | 14 | 26% |
| 2014 | 11 | 39% |
| 2013 | 26 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 16% |
| 2011 | 17 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
24 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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