Worst 2015 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BRAKES
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 86 | 1 | — | 77,331 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 48 | 2 | 2 | 50,487 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 | 5 | 1 | 36,128 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 26 | 2 | 2 | 68,670 mi | |
| STEERING | 25 | 2 | — | 36,229 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 23 | 17 | 2 | 43,537 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | — | 2 | 55,721 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2 | — | 68,101 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 4 | 1 | 29,397 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | 1 | — | 48,455 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 4 | — | 67,207 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | 2 | — | 48,494 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 41,333 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 106,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 1 | 106,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | 8 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Elantra
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,769,006 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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