261 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 23.73
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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 was 152,572.
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 an abnormal tapping sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Th…
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
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 26V307000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Mo | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may ruptu… |
| 23V651000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Tract | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 201… |
| 24V146000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening… |
EPA combined 28 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,200
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (91 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 48/100, computed from 261 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 15/05/2026. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.