2015 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of the 1,154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The day I bought the vehicle from carmax, it was brough to my attention that theses been a recall request on the vehicle's parking break system. I'd like to get that checked out. Also, it seems as tho my left rear tire runs out of pressure quite frequently, as I've had to fill it up twice in the last two days (it got down to 24 for a day.) these are immediate risks that I need taken care of asap. Thank you fr your time”
NHTSA complaint #11413482, filed 2021-04, 53,516 miles“The car has had multiple issues with the hybrid system. I’ve taken it to the dealership about 4-5 times. They “fix” the issue but a little while later I’m having more hybrid warming issues. This last time I took it to a different dealership, paid for a diagnostic test, and was told my hybrid system was bad but because it was repaired too many times instead of replacing it, it’s no longer covered under warranty. The issue from the last diagnostic test showed the master brake cylinder was faulty, I replaced it but I’m still having the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543021, filed 2023-09, 144,225 miles“I seen my vehicle had a recall about the brake light. I seen it flashing so I thought something was wrong with my brakes I had them change my wheel barrels changed routers changed and it still make a scrubbing noise”
NHTSA complaint #11256971, filed 2019-09, 37 miles“My vehicle makes a clunking noise when I make a turn and accelerate simultaneously, napelton Hyundai told me it was my axel and my front brakes grind when my car settles after I brake or when I ease off the brake”
NHTSA complaint #11219056, filed 2019-06, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was stationary when problem first occured and when I applied my foot on the foot emergency parking brake the brake light does not illuminate on the dashboard. The light flickers occasionally or does not come on at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11161285, filed 2018-12, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V368000Jun 24, 2014DO NOT DRIVEHyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2015
- 17V359000Jun 5, 2017Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2015–2016, Genesis 2015–2016
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 35% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 | 22 | 3% |
| 2016 | 47 | 6% |
| 2015 | 80 | 7% |
| 2014 | 60 | 8% |
| 2013 | 149 | 8% |
| 2012 | 158 | 10% |
| 2011 | 175 | 5% |
| 2010 | 30 | 9% |
| 2009 | 98 | 21% |
| 2008 | 55 | 13% |
| 2007 | 103 | 15% |
| 2006 | 85 | 8% |
| 2005 | 12 | 7% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 24 | 12% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 13% |
| 1995 | 8 | 12% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 5 | 23% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
630 complaintsOther or unknown
169 complaintsElectrical system
168 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
135 complaintsFuel system
86 complaintsSteering
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
61 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology