2015 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
135 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 12% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 25,000–76,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
135 complaints 12% of all 2015 complaints 51,000 miles typical
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (79 of 135). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Sonata year
Related recalls
Axle shaft
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. 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.
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Other 2015 Hyundai Sonata problems
Common questions
What are common 2015 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the transmission.
At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 25,000–76,000 miles. The middle value is about 51,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2015 Hyundai Sonata transmission problems?
Yes: 14V784000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Sonata year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2011 Sonata, with 173 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.