What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2015 Hyundai Elantra

Typical pattern

5.6% of complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Elantra came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2015 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (91 complaints), typically at 7.5 yr or about 74,000 miles.

Complaints
356
Median age at failure
7.6 yr
Median mileage
51,100 n=168
Crash / fire / tow
16% of reports
Safety recalls
3 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
91 reports · 74,000 mi
7.5 yr
2.2%
Other
48 reports · 43,000 mi
7.1 yr
8.3%
Service brakes
29 reports · 37,000 mi
7.8 yr
20.7%
Steering
26 reports · 40,000 mi
4.9 yr
7.7%
Service brakes, hydraulic
26 reports · 81,000 mi
9.3 yr
19.2%
Electrical system
23 reports · 54,000 mi
8.3 yr
8.7%
Air bags
23 reports · 29,000 mi
5.0 yr
78.3%
Power train
18 reports · 69,005 mi
8.3 yr
11.1%
Speed control
15 reports · 20,000 mi
8.3 yr
40%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V651000 2023-09-22 Do not drive
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.

26V307000 2026-05-15
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.

24V146000 2024-02-23
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.

In owners’ own words

Steering 500 mi 0 mo in service
THE STEERING COLUMN HAVE UNUSUAL OVERHEAT, THEY BEGIN TO WARM, AT 30 MINUTES OF NORMAL DRIVING , THE COLUMN HAVE 122 FAHRENHEIT DEGREES, IN THE INTERIOR, EXACTLY IN THE LEGS, ITS RISKY TO MY HEALTH PLEASECHECK IT, THE DEALER, REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN , BUT THE FAULT REMAINS. *TR
Steering 15,000 mi 6 mo in service
THE CAR SWAYS BACK AND FORTH WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TIRES AND ALIGNMENT, WERE CHECKED AND EVERYTHING IS GOOD. CAN NOT STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE FOR VERY LONG. SWITCHED FROM COMFORT, SPORT, NORMAL AND NO DIFFERENCE. IF THERE IS LITTLE WIND OUT THE CAR GETS EVEN WORSE AND DOES NOT STAY STRAIGHT. NO ONE AT THE DEALERSHIP CAN EXPLAIN AND SEEMS THEY DON'T CARE. *TR
Steering 100 mi 1 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHEN DRIVING OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 5/12/15*CN
Electrical system 97,935 mi 4.7 yr in service
I WAS ON THE WAY TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO HER SISTER'S HOUSE, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE WE WERE STOPPED BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY. SO, I HAD TO PUT IT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, AND TURNOVER THE CAR ONCE I TURNED IT OFF FOR A MOMENT.

Other Elantra model years

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