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2015 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 263
Latest campaign: May 15, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	–	May 15, 2026	26V307000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	–	Feb 23, 2024	24V146000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Sep 22, 2023	23V651000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 15, 2026Latest campaign


May 15, 202626V307000	Air bags: frontal driver side An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V307000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Elantra Campaign NHTSA 26V307000 · May 15, 2026
Feb 23, 202424V146000	Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V146000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Elantra Campaign NHTSA 24V146000 · Feb 23, 2024
Sep 22, 202323V651000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Elantra, Elantra Coupe Campaign NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023

May 15, 202626V307000

Air bags: frontal driver side

An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V307000

What's wrong: 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.
Filed under: Elantra
Campaign: NHTSA 26V307000 · May 15, 2026

Feb 23, 202424V146000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V146000

What's wrong: 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.
Filed under: Elantra
Campaign: NHTSA 24V146000 · Feb 23, 2024

Sep 22, 202323V651000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000

What's wrong: 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.
Filed under: Elantra, Elantra Coupe
Campaign: NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Elantra, Elantra Coupe. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component263

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

263Complaints filed

27Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

25Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	93	35	1	0	0
Service brakes	55	21	7	3	7
Unknown or other	48	18	2	2	2
Steering	26	10	2	0	0
Hydraulic	26	10	2	2	2
Electrical system	23	9	0	2	0
Air bags	23	9	17	2	21
Power train	18	7	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	15	6	5	2	5
Structure	14	5	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	4	4	0	0
Suspension	9	3	1	0	0
Wheels	7	3	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	1	1	0	1

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Elantra, Elantra GT.

Latest reports

Engine
“The vehicle experienced severe, sudden loss of power while driving, leaving the car unable to exceed approximately 40 MPH on public roads and highways.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766056
Steering
“I am writing to formally report a serious vehicle safety concern involving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra, VIN [XXX], which is owned by my mother.”
Filed 08/16/2026 · ODI 11757270
Power train
“Failed engine due to class action recall”
Filed 08/11/2026 · ODI 11756134

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2015 Hyundai Elantra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent, 26V307000 (reported May 15, 2026), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Hyundai Elantra?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 93 complaints out of 263 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Hyundai Elantra?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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