The 2015 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,839,559 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS26V3070002026-05-143,493 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall…
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V6510002023-09-221,649,478 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)…
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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
89
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
48
2crashes2fires2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
29
5crashes1fires5injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
26
2crashes2fires2injuries
STEERING
25
2crashes
AIR BAGS
23
17crashes2fires21injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21
2fires
POWER TRAIN
17
2crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
14
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14
4crashes1fires4injuries
Total complaints352
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The engine failed on a 2015 hyundai elantra with approximately 71,000 miles. The vehicle has an open, unresolved safety recall (recall 251, nhtsa #23v651000) for an abs module brake fluid leak that hyundai has acknowledged but has not provided a remedy for. The vehicle is currently at an…”
“The engine failed on a 2015 hyundai elantra with approximately 71,000 miles. The vehicle has an open, unresolved safety recall (recall 251, nhtsa #23v651000) for an abs module brake fluid leak that hyundai has acknowledged but has not provided a remedy for. The vehicle is currently at an…”
“The engine failed on a 2015 hyundai elantra with approximately 71,000 miles. The vehicle has an open, unresolved safety recall (recall 251, nhtsa #23v651000) for an abs module brake fluid leak that hyundai has acknowledged but has not provided a remedy for. The vehicle is currently at an…”
“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 hyundai elantra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 182,204 - 215,000; and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage…”
“The contact owns a 2015 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power several times, with the check engine warning light and low oil warning lights blinking. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure persisted. There was…”
“I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding a vehicle purchased on march 5, 2026. Within days of purchase, the vehicle exhibited multiple safety-related issues despite reportedly passing a virginia safety inspection on february 27, 2026. The safety concerns identified include: -…”
“I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding a vehicle purchased on march 5, 2026. Within days of purchase, the vehicle exhibited multiple safety-related issues despite reportedly passing a virginia safety inspection on february 27, 2026. The safety concerns identified include: -…”
“I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding a vehicle purchased on march 5, 2026. Within days of purchase, the vehicle exhibited multiple safety-related issues despite reportedly passing a virginia safety inspection on february 27, 2026. The safety concerns identified include: -…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
InvestigationDP21003 Opened 2021-11-12 · closed 2023-06-20
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition letter dated October 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (ETC) system on certain Kia vehicles resulting in the opening of DP21-003.…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra as of
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