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2015 Hyundai Sonata

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

15

13 current

Combined

8.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,604

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024080 · manufacturer campaign R0246

8 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: Accent 2012–2015 · Elantra 2011–2015 · Equus 2014–2015 · Genesis 2011–2015 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall replaces recall R0246 (Transport Canada recall number 2023-527). For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid model is affected by this recall.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse for the ABS module. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

353,849 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023104 · manufacturer campaign C0524

1 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2013–2015

What is wrong

Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign to upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Sonata Hybrid (HEV) models, the safety plug fuse in the power relay assembly could blow and cause a sudden loss of hybrid system power.

Why it matters

A loss of hybrid system power may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the 125-A safety plug with one that has a 150-A rating.

3,494 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021612 · manufacturer campaign R0181 (GWMS:11D160)

1 October 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2011–2015 · Tucson 2010–2013

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid is affected by this campaign. All vehicles previously included in TC # 2021-033 are now part of this new campaign. Vehicles that were previously repaired under campaign R0181 (Transport Canada #2021-033) do not require this software update.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

51,508 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021589 · manufacturer campaign R0199 (11D206)

24 September 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2015–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an intermittent problem could cause the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction from what a driver intends. For example, when the driver uses the right turn signal, the left signal could turn on. Note: For 2016 and 2017 models, the Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are also affected by this recall.

Why it matters

Turn signals that do not work properly may cause confusion and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to update the Smart Junction Box software.

30,525 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019640 · manufacturer campaign R0153 (80CA08)

16 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2019 · Sonata 2011–2019 · Tucson 2014–2015, 2019 · Veloster 2019

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Product Improvement Campaign R0153 (TC # 2019-130) do not require this software update. Owners can find additional information at <a href="http://www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca">www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca</a>.

275,533 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019012 · manufacturer campaign R0151 (91C004)

10 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2018 · Sonata 2011–2018 · Tucson 2014–2015

What is wrong

When repairs were completed under recall campaign 2015-428 (Hyundai #R0101) or 2017197 (Hyundai #R0130), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.

Why it matters

Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.

7,027 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2017146 · manufacturer campaign R0128 (71CA10)

15 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2011–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connections between the front seat belts and the floor mounted seat belt anchor pretensioners may not have been attached properly during assembly. This could result in a front seat belt possibly detaching from the anchor pretensioner. If the vehicle were to be involved in a collision, and the seat belt were to detach, it could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the anchor pretensioner’s cable connector for both front seat belts and repair as necessary. <b> Note: For the 2015 model year, it is only Sonata Hybrid models that are affected. </b>

64,106 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016507 · manufacturer campaign R0123 (61C092)

17 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, the wind deflector anchor plate of the sunroof may have insufficient bonding. If the wind deflector becomes partially detached from its mounting points after the sunroof is opened, it can interfere with the moveable sunroof panel while the sunroof is being closed and could allow the glass panel to separate from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate.

11,114 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016174 · manufacturer campaign R0113 (61C035)

21 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2017 · Sonata 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a manufacturing error could cause the second stage of the driver’s frontal airbag to fail to deploy. This would increase the risk of injury to the driver in a crash severe enough to warrant the deployment of the airbag`s second stage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver’s frontal airbag module.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2015516 · manufacturer campaign R0103 (51CA19)

29 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2015–2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 - Brake Systems. If an ABS malfunction occurs during vehicle operation,the ABS warning lamp may fail to illuminate, contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could allow an ABS malfunction to go undetected by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update ABS control software.

3,378 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2015302 · manufacturer campaign R0098 (51CA13)

6 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat belt buckle tongue is inserted into the buckle forcibly at an extreme angle, it could damage the buckle and prevent the front passenger seat belt from being fastened. If this occurs, the front passenger's seat belt warning lamp will also illuminate. If the vehicle were to be driven in this condition, it could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant in the event of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle.

10,401 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2014259 · manufacturer campaign R0089

27 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front brake calipers may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fracture. This would result in a reduction in braking effectiveness and an increase in braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake calipers. Note: All affected vehicles have been captured at the dealers for the corrective action to be performed before being sold to customers.

1,141 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014252 · manufacturer campaign R0088

27 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a pin socket in one of the wiring harness joint connectors may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. This could result in the illumination of the instrument cluster's indicator lamps, inability to remove the vehicle's shifter from the park position, or a reduction of steering assist. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Note: All vehicles have been inspected and repaired at distribution centers prior to being shipped to dealers.

39 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019130 · manufacturer campaign R0153 (80CA08)

11 March 2019

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2018 · Sonata 2011–2018 · Tucson 2014–2015

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaigns, C0336, C0344, or C0347, already have this software update. Owners can find additional information at <a href="http://www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca">www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca</a>.

255,370 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 89% of 100 2015 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
193 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 15 recalls on record for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, of which 13 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata get?
NRCan rates the 2015 Hyundai Sonata at 8.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 193 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2015 Hyundai Sonata for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,604 in fuel, producing roughly 3,881 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.