Worst 2015 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 88 | 1 | — | 79,128 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 5 | 1 | 36,128 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 26 | 2 | 2 | 68,670 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | 2 | — | 36,229 mi | |
| Airbags | 23 | 17 | 2 | 43,537 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 2 | 55,721 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 2 | — | 68,101 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 1 | — | 48,455 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 4 | 1 | 29,397 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 4 | — | 67,207 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 48,494 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 41,333 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Elantra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,836,066 vehicles.
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."
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.
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2015 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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