2015 Hyundai Sonata seats problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The powered driver seat returning from a reclined position can get stuck in the recline position for some unknown reason. The seat motor, electrical wiring system and the switch have all been examined and replaced and yet for some unknown reason it continues to occur. Two different mechanics…”
filed Jun 16, 2022
“Vehicle caught fire while parked and unoccupied. It seems as though the fire could have originated at the base of the driver's seat, causing damage to the interior of the vehicle and body.”
filed Nov 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 15 | 9% |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Sonata | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 Sonata | 15 | 0% |
| 2009 Sonata | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.