2015 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 262 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Engine (92), Service Brakes (55), Unknown Or Other (48).
Key takeaways
- 262 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 | 35% |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 18% |
| Steering | 26 | 10% |
| Hydraulic | 26 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 23 | 9% |
| Power Train | 18 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 6% |
| Structure | 14 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Suspension | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-22
The vehicle experienced severe, sudden loss of power while driving, leaving the car unable to exceed approximately 40 MPH on public roads and highways. This restriction creates an immediate rear-end collision hazard and severely degrades acceleration under traffic conditions. Diagnostic & Technical History: The vehicle...
Steering - filed 2026-08-16
I am writing to formally report a serious vehicle safety concern involving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra, VIN [XXX], which is owned by my mother. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power steering assistance, creating an immediate and significant safety concern. This could have caused a series issue to myself and other...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-08-11
Failed engine due to class action recall
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.