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2015 Hyundai Elantra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 262
- Received Nov 2014 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving19 complaints · 7.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine knocking from rod or main bearings19 complaints · 7.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine stalls and loses power while driving17 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V651000Park outsideHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Recall #26V307000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 27 crashes, 8 fires, 25 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 11 |
| Total | 262 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 19 | 7.2% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 19 | 7.2% | 8.3× | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 17 | 6.5% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 16 | 6.1% | – | NHTSA recall #26V307000 |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 13 | 5.0% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 9 | 3.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 9 | 3.4% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 6 | 2.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 5 | 1.9% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 3 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #24V146000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 3 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #23V651000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V651000September 22, 20231,649,478 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA recall #26V307000May 14, 20263,493 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
NHTSA recall #24V146000February 23, 2024186,588 vehicles affected
latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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