Hyundai Sonata Seventh generation (LF) (2015 - 2017)



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Seventh generation (LF) of Hyundai Sonata has been in production since 2015 by 2017.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Seventh generation (LF) is longer than the previous generation by 1.3 inches , is wider by 1.2 inches , is higher by 0.2 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 7 lbs.


Hyundai Sonata Seventh generation (LF) dimensions and specs


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Seventh generation (LF)
Body style Sedan
Engine options G4KH, 2.0L I-4, 243 HP, 260 lb/ft
G4KE, 2.4L I-4, 177 HP, 170 lb/ft
G4FJ, 1.6L I-4, 201 HP, 195 lb/ft
Transmission 6-spd w/OD, 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Drive type front-wheel
Length 191.10 in
Width 73.40 in
Height 58.10 in
Wheelbase 110.40 in
Curb weight 3219 - 3589 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Cargo capacity 16.3 cu.in
Cargo capacity with seats hold down 16.3 cu.in
Front hip room 55 - 55.3 in
Rear hip room 56 - 56.1 in
Front Headroom 40 - 40.4 in
Rear Headroom 38.00 in
Front shoulder room 57.9 - 58 in
Rear shoulder room 56.5 - 57 in
Fuel tank capacity 18.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 21 - 28/30 - 38
Towing capacity 1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 6.9 - 8.5 sec
¼ mile time 15.3 - 16.8 sec

Hyundai Sonata Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Hyundai Sonata Seventh generation (LF) production period from 2015 to 2017 drivers have reported 617 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year Complaints
2017 Sonata
114
2016 Sonata
131
2015 Sonata
372

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
this is a new hyundai sonata 2015. the engine check light came on and the engine started running erratically. the...
246
~ 39610 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i bought this new car a few months ago. at 1089 miles engine overheated while in traffic. i manage to...
88
~ 33699 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
brand new car purchased and few issues. 1. gas gauge only goes up to 7/8 even with full tank fill...
85
~ 34793 miles
POWER TRAIN
i went to accelerate by depressing the accelerator and the engine revved high but the car did not accelerate and...
85
~ 39568 miles
STEERING
i purchased my hyundai sonata on 1/05/2015 with only 6 miles from sheehy hyundai of waldor in maryland after 11...
62
~ 35766 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
i purchased my hyundai sonata on 1/05/2015 with only 6 miles from sheehy hyundai of waldor in maryland after 11...
57
~ 24855 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
since leasing the vehicle on august 1 i constantly complained about the gas mileage which hyundai indicated would be resolved...
48
~ 35717 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i wish to call attention to a terribly dangerous condition that seems to be inherent on autos equipped with projector...
40
~ 29783 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
since leasing the vehicle on august 1 i constantly complained about the gas mileage which hyundai indicated would be resolved...
31
~ 38982 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the primary purpose of filing this report is to prevent a child from dying in a locked trunk. as i...
29
~ 32151 miles
AIR BAGS
we purchased a 2015 hyundai sonata sport/l1 on 26 dec 2014. my wife requires an extra cushion to sit on...
21
~ 35070 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
in the snow my hyundai sonata will drive fine until turning. during turning even with minimal snow my brakes lock...
20
~ 38157 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata sport. while driving at approximately 45 mph the contact noticed that the...
13
~ 22132 miles
WHEELS
in the snow my hyundai sonata will drive fine until turning. during turning even with minimal snow my brakes lock...
12
~ 11976 miles
SEATS
we purchased a 2015 hyundai sonata sport/l1 on 26 dec 2014. my wife requires an extra cushion to sit on...
11
~ 27628 miles
SUSPENSION
in the snow my hyundai sonata will drive fine until turning. during turning even with minimal snow my brakes lock...
10
~ 38858 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1. the overhead lighting will not turn off. this causes significant and detrimental driving conditions as it impairs driving at...
10
~ 23070 miles
TIRES
tires on 2015 hyundai sonata sport. at 9000 mi. during scheduled routine maintenance at the dealership i was informed that...
5
~ 11212 miles
PARKING BRAKE
tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. while making a left turn the rpms would increase and then idle....
4
~ 45699 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. while driving at an unknown speed the sun roof detached from the...
3
~ 32667 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
tires on 2015 hyundai sonata sport. at 9000 mi. during scheduled routine maintenance at the dealership i was informed that...
3
~ 13353 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my vehicle has a little over 16k miles on it and has stalled 4 times. once after waiting at a...
2
~ 8756 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD
tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. the contact stated while inspecting his vehicle the hood of the vehicle...
1
~ 22000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
these tires were purchaed on a new vehicle (factory tires) and have been rotated regularly documentation available. the tread life/wear...
1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. while driving 65 mph with the adaptive cruise control engaged and changing...
1
~ 2000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
my engine hood has come open on the freeway twice in the last week. the dealer said there was nothing...
1
~ 20000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while i was driving i had come to a stop at the stop light. when it turned green i began...
1
~ 350 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
while i was driving i had come to a stop at the stop light. when it turned green i began...
1
~ 350 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my vehicle has a little over 16k miles on it and has stalled 4 times. once after waiting at a...
1
~ 16500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
issue #1 seat belt safety-choking incident filed separate tracking # 10935641 issue # 2 bought vehicle sept. 29 2016 with...
1
~ 100 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
2016 hyundai sonata. consumer write sin regards to broken vehicle frame. *ld the consumer stated the roof frame broke twice
1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 50 mph a rattling noise emerged from the driver...
1
~ 18400 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. while driving 35 mph automatic emergency braking (aeb) system engaged for no...
1
~ 2769 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. while driving 65 mph the contact stated that the rearview mirrors faced...
1
~ 4955 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. while driving at various speeds the trunk lid opened independently without warning....
1
~ 8000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
since leasing the vehicle on august 1 i constantly complained about the gas mileage which hyundai indicated would be resolved...
1
~ 9720 miles

How to improve the appearance of your Hyundai Sonata and to make it look younger?


Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Hyundai Sonata to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

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Fender flares

  • EZ Flares – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 1-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...

    • ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 2-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...

    • MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

    GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...

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  • Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Flare Moulding Clips - Compatible with: Chrysler, Jeep - Wrangler, Liberty - Replaces OEM #: 55157055-AA, 55157065-AA, 68039280-AA

    Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...

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  • 50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim Fastener, Fender Flare Retainer Clips Compatible with 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, RAV4, Tacoma - Replace OEM: 75495-35010 75397-35010

    50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...

    • [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
  • A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash Guards Mud Flaps Mudflaps Mudguard Fender Flares for Car Pickup Truck SUV with Hardware Front and Rear

    A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...

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Rims

  • All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips for Curb Rash Prevention – Universal Fit (Black)

    All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...

    • Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
    • 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
    • Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
  • TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X114.3 Offset 42 Full Matte Black

    TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...

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  • Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center Caps 4.25 Inch Stainless Steel Push Through Center Caps Car Trailer Wheel Center Caps for Truck Auto Wheels and Rims, Silver

    Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...

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  • VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Luminous Skull Tire Air Valves Stem Caps,Night Glow Luminous Wheels Cap Tire Valve Stem,Tire Valve Caps Wheel Rim Dust Cover for Car Truck Motorcycles SUVs (Red)

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  • 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals Reflective Car Stickers Automotive Decals Hash Stripe Stickers for 18-21 Inch Wheels Tire Rim Safety Decoration Accessories (Red)

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    TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...

    • Country Of Origin : China
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Coilovers

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  • Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotive Floor mat (Mats Color 19)

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  • J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK

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    • Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
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  • Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CHY270-KP | Compatible with 16-18 Kia Optima - Kontrol Pro Adjustable Coilovers | Lowers Vehicle & Increases Handling Shock Absorber |

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  • Rev9 R9-HPX-1013 Hyper-Street ONE Coilover Lowering Kit, Adjustable, Compatible With Hyundai Sonata (LF) 2015-19

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    • Compatible With Hyundai Sonata (LF) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
    • Spring Rate: Front - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Damping Levels: 16 Levels // Top Mount: Front -...
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Decals

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Performance

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Wheels
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Dimensions
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Steering wheel
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Maintenance

Towing Capacity
Oil Capacity
Wipers size
Fuses
Gas tank size
Battery size
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