2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,675 miles

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2015 Hyundai Sonata brakes problems

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2015 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 132021

Sonata

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the parking brake inadvertently engaged, and the rear passenger's side wheel locked up. The BRAKE HOLD light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with electric parking brake motor failure. The contact was informed that the electric parking brake motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Apr 272021

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that prior to purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 17V359000 (parking brake). The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a failure with the park switch. The contact called lester glenn Hyundai toms river (386 NJ-37, toms river, NJ 08753, (732) 691-4108) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the owner and requested to be reimbursed for the repair costs.

- Whiting, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jan 172018

Sonata

  • 57,700 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was made aware that the brake lamps were not working after he received a ticket from a police officer for the tail lamps. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 17V359000 (parking brake). The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle was taken to South shore Hyundai (360 sunrise hwy, valley stream, NY) where it was determined that there was no recall on the vehicle. Upon VIN inspection, the contact found that it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V359000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 57,700.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 082017

Sonata

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While making a left turn, the rpms would increase and then idle. When shifting into drive, the motor would jerk violently. Finally, when driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the brake pedal seized. The contact had to apply excessive force to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the crain Hyundai dealer (located in North little rock, ar) where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the motor and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V359000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

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