2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
341
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
The 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA has received a total of 341 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (86 complaints), Unknown Or Other (48 complaints), and Service Brakes (28 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, potentially affecting up to 2,769,006 vehicles.
Recall 23V651000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,649,478 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 24V146000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
| 186,588 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V146000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
| 186,588 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V146000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
| 186,588 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V146000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
| 186,588 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V146000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
| 186,588 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V146000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
| 186,588 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
341 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 86 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 17 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitykeysender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Engine failure consistent with known Hyundai engine defect. Blue smoke, oil consumption, engine knock Mechanic autoscanned codes were P0300, PO301, PO302 Lost half quart of oil in 800 miles Fire risk acknowledged in recall documentation - undriveable car at Hyundai dealer in Salem NH, renting a car now as without any transportation Manufacturer denied repair based solely on VIN despite identical failure
I was at a red light waiting to go an when it was time to go my car would not go. It was on it would not go into gear. It will reverse. It just won't go forward in auto or manual. Im the 1st owner of this car. I bought it new. I need Hyundai to take care of this problem. Asap please. It happened the car only has 133,718 miles on it and been serviced regularly since I bought it.
2015 Hyundai Elantra is consuming oil. I have changed the oil on all of my vehicles ever since I have owned vehicles and this vehicle purchased used for my children and maintained by me is consuming oil requiring addition of +/- a quart of oil between trips from Baltimore, MD to New Haven, CT. Oil lamp on dashboard is lighting indicating low level of oil upon return to home just north of Baltimore December 15, 2025 after a trip north to New Haven CT November 29, 2025. Oil was topped off prior to trip back to school on November 28, 2025 and 16 days later after trip home on December 15, 2015, oil lamp on dash is lighting and oil level is low. There are no observations of oil leaking at home or in parking garage at New Haven, CT
Hello I own a Hyundai Elantra 2015 SE I am having trunk latch issues the trunk will not open at all I cannot pull seats down without getting into the trunk once something is in there it cannot get out I believe this is a safety hazard I called my dealership to see if there is a recall on this but there is not this is a big issue .
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Safety Rating for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
The 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22-EM-006H-2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and subsequent owners....
22-01-023H-2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine and/or update the engine ECU software (if new ROM is available) based...
20-BD-010H-1 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
19-AT-024H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Diagnostic trouble codes: ?P0705 - Range switch sensor circuit ?P0706 - Range switch range/performance ?P0707 - Range switch - open circuit ?P0708 - Range switch - short...
19-SS-002H — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
The warranty coverage for the front coil springs has been extended to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
5NP-H6P9S-06 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
On some Elantra (MD/UD), Elantra GT (GD) and Veloster (FS) vehicles, a noise may develop in the steering rack. This bulletin does not address any steering function related concerns. This bulletin provides information on replacement of the steering rack support yoke assembly.
5NP-F6W6P-05 — POWER TRAIN
The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
5NP-W2R7L-12 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the procedure to evaluate warped floor mats.
14-01-055 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
14-01-050 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 494 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 588 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 910 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 1,837 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 540 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA (current)
- 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 378 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 1,045 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 381 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 301 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 285 complaints
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