MYRModel Year Report

2015 Hyundai Elantra

● Typical for this model
2015 Hyundai Elantra
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
262
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2015 262 2016: 293 complaints 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2019: 250 complaints 2020: 252 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2001 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2013: 1,312 complaints 2013 2014: 384 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2015 262 2016: 293 complaints 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2019: 250 complaints 2019 2020: 252 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1996 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2006 2007: 266 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2012 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2015 262 2016: 293 complaints 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2018 2019: 250 complaints 2020: 252 complaints 2020 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2024 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2015: 262 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199478
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009253
2010379
2011433
2012652
20131,312
2014384
2015262
2016293
2017767
2018283
2019250
2020252
2021131
2022101
202397
202454
202522
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

35% · 92 reports
CRASH
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One morning I started my car like any normal day and there was a ticking sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-21

Also filed under Power train

The vehicle experienced severe, sudden loss of power while driving, leaving the car unable to exceed approximately 40 MPH on public roads and highways.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Failed engine due to class action recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11

Also filed under Power train

Service brakes

21% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Light smoke, from ABS module leak recognized as recall, yet manufacturer is not initiating any fix

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02

Also filed under Electrical system

I was on the beltway and the car in front of me was braking and I pressed my brakes to the floor and upon impact it was still rolling. We pulled over and I was unable to stop the car. I had to pull up the emergency brake to finally stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-20

Steering

10% · 26 reports
CRASH
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On the evening of 4/7/2015 I rented a 2015 Hyundai Elantra from enterprise. The next evening, 4/8/2015 at about 10:30PM, I was driving out of the rv park where we were staying.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-10

I am writing to formally report a serious vehicle safety concern involving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra, VIN [XXX], which is owned by my mother.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-16

Air bags

9% · 23 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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My wife was in an accident. She was doing 35 mph and hit a Honda Accord. The airbags in the Honda deployed, but the air bags in our Hyundai did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-24

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact crashed into a curb. As a result, the vehicle rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-11

Electrical system

9% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and key/sender.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities
  2. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  3. R
    2024-04-05Latches/locks/linkages24V146000 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.

    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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  4. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 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,...

    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.

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  5. R
    Date not on fileAir bags26V307000 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.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 92 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V307000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V146000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Hyundai Elantra is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.