2015 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2015 -
Price :	MSRP: $21,150-33,525
Weight :	3252 lbs \| 1475.082 kg
Introduced At :	2014 New York International Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.27

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	88.0 mm \| 3.465 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	11.3
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 1350 RPM
Bore :	86.0 mm \| 3.386 in.
Stroke :	86.0 mm \| 3.386 in.
Compression :	10.0
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronic with OD lock-up torque converter

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.212
2nd Gear :	2.637
3rd Gear :	1.800
4th Gear :	1.386
5th Gear :	1.000
6th Gear :	0.772

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2015 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	10.5%
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	9.7%

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V749000
Summary	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence	A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Mfr Report Date	20140425
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V359000
Summary	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Mfr Report Date	20140425
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V414000
Summary	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20140425
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V368000
Summary	Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
Consequence	If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20140502
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V325000
Summary	Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park position.
Consequence	The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Mfr Report Date	20140528
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V726000
Summary	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Consequence	If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Mfr Report Date	20140528
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V678000
Summary	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, 'Light Vehicle Brake Systems.'
Consequence	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.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Mfr Report Date	20140529
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V232000
Summary	Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Consequence	An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Mfr Report Date	20140829
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V784000
Summary	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 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.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2015 Averages

Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.71
Total Car Production :	12,100,095

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has a length of 191.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has a width of 73.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has 40.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have?A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has legroom of 45.50 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2015 Hyundai Sonata cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata had an MSRP of $21,150 - $$33,525 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 1350 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2015 Hyundai Sonata have? A: The 2015 Hyundai Sonata had a 6 speed Automatic Electronic with OD lock-up torque converter gearbox.