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2015 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2015 Hyundai Elantra as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
262Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2015 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine92Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Service Brakes55Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Unknown Or Other48Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Steering26Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Hydraulic26
Electrical System23Most reports between 20k and 110k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 2023 · Park outside · Campaign 23V651000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk LidFeb 2024 · Campaign 24V146000
  • Air Bags: FrontalMay 2026 · Campaign 26V307000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 2023 · open
  • Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 · opened Nov 2021 · closed Jun 2023

Theft risk

The Elantra is number 1 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.