2015 Hyundai Sonata safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 4
Investigations opened: 4
Investigations closed

Sep 19, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Feb 5, 2024 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA21003
Engine Fires
Dec 12, 2023 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
Jun 20, 2023 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP21003
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
Sep 12, 2022 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP22003
Loss of Motive Power
Dec 22, 2021 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21003
Engine Fires
Nov 12, 2021 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP21003
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
Sep 24, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V749000
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Apr 19, 2019 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA19001
Electrical overstress
Jun 5, 2017 Recall
Recall 17V359000
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Oct 11, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V726000
If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Apr 21, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V232000
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Oct 20, 2015 Recall
Recall 15V678000
If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jun 30, 2015 Recall
Recall 15V414000
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Dec 9, 2014 Recall
Recall 14V784000
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.
Jun 24, 2014 Do not drive
Do-not-drive recall 14V368000
If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jun 12, 2014 Do not drive
Do-not-drive recall 14V325000
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.