2015 Hyundai Sonata visibility/wiper problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2015 Hyundai Sonata — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my 2015 Hyundai Sonata approximately 35 mph after leaving the Hyundai dealership following an engine replacement when the hood unexpectedly flew completely open without warning. The hood struck the windshield, completely obstructing my forward visibility and creating an extremely…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“I am reporting a re-failure of Safety Recall 152. The panoramic sunroof wind deflector, which was previously 'repaired' in 2017 under this recall, has failed again. The broken parts have jammed the sunroof mechanism, preventing it from closing. According to NHTSA Recall 152, this failure poses a…”
filed Feb 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Sonata | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Sonata | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Sonata | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 8 | 0% |
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.