2015 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Elantra at 27–31 mpg combined across 9 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 261 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
27–31
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ELANTRA COUPE, ELANTRA GT.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 Hyundai Elantra recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, newest first.
Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module
NHTSA 26V307000Reported May 14, 2026
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 300)
Units affected
3,493 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 256)
Units affected
186,588 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
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, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module
NHTSA 23V651000Reported Sep 22, 2023Park outside
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 251)
Units affected
1,649,478 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 this recall is 251.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 Hyundai Elantra crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2015 Hyundai Elantra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2015 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2015 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
10.9%
No
2015 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
10.9%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2015 Hyundai Elantra owner complaints
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, most recently on Sep 22, 2026. 27 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 25 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 Hyundai Elantra complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
93
Unknown or other
48
Service brakes
29
Service brakes, hydraulic
26
Steering
25
Air bags
23
Electrical system
21
Power train
18
Structure: Body
14
Vehicle speed control
14
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
