2015 Ford C-Max vs 2015 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford C-Max | 2015 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 1,132 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 250 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 47 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 39 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,500 mi | 58,076 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford C-Max | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 614 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 166 |
| Power Train | 9 | 133 |
| Steering | 6 | 74 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 72 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 61 |
| Structure | 2 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 171 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 152 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 89 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 79 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 65 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 63 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 20 |
2015 Ford C-Max
2015 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.