general problems of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra - part 1

44 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2015 Elantra.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2025

Abs and traction control lights on as well as e brake light this is all after I had recall work that was supposed to fix this problem but only made it worse I am dealing with Hyundai but I don’t see a solution for this problem my car is inoperable and very unsafe it is my main source of transportation to and from my place of work and without this vehicle I am at a great loss I have lost brakes completely at times and am mentally and physically unable to drive this car it’s that bad financially strapped from sinking money into this problem only to find there’s a recall but the recall work didn’t fix the problem and Hyundai knows it won’t fix the problem.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the sound was like an airplane propeller spinning. The contact stated that the following day, while driving out of the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed abs module. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the engine had misfired; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2024

I received a notice in the mail of the recall from hyuandai. I set an appt with dick smith hyandai in greenville, SC and when I arrived they said they could not do any recall work at the moment due to issues with their computer system and that I should call them again in a few weeks.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2024

I was driving down the interstate using cruise control. When I applied the brakes, they didn’t work. The rpm’s went up to 4 or 5. I tried several times and the brakes didn’t work until I hit the cancel button on the cruise control. They said it was the brake switch when I had it repaired.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2024

I am submitting this complaint because in the fall of last year 2023, I received a recall notice in the mail from Hyundai advising me of a safety recall with the abs module and risk of fire. As of today, the manufacturer has not made any efforts to remedy this issue and I am advised to park my vehicle away from structures to avoid fire. In order to keep myself and family safe I park my vehicle on the street in front of my home, but will not be able to continue doing this for much longer. Because of hoa regulations I will be fined if I continue to park my car on the street and will be forced to park in my driveway or garage. This has caused major inconveniences in my life as well as the worry that my car could become a risk to myself or others due to this safety recall. I do not believe that Hyundai has taken the appropriate measures to resolve the issue. I would like further investigation to insure the manufacturer does the right thing to protect not only myself, but other consumers who are affected by the recall. I contacted Hyundai on 4/13/24, received an apology; however I was not given an estimate of when they will have a resolution available. This is an unacceptable response after 6-7 months without communication from Hyundai. Reference number of call # 23114242.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2024

There has been no rememdy listed with Hyundai for this recall for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra in almost a year and since it is a fire hazzard, I would like a remedy immediate because Hyundai is not taking this recall seriously.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2024

The brakes failed due to rotted brake lines the fluid leaked out and the brake warning light came on. I inspected the car and the lines that run from the front to the back are rusted at the point that the lines are supported. Canada has a recall for this issue because it is such a widespread issue. Hyundai needs to be made accountable for making brake lines out of inferior metal.

14 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2024

This is a complaint for recall remedy. This recall has no remedy and they ask I park my car outside of my garage in the dead of winter. I live 4 hours from the nearest in-state dealer that could potentially provide a loaner vehicle. I’m not comfortable driving a car that I have been told can catch fire while parked or driving on a 4 hour drive. I’ve called Hyundai multiple times with no reprieve.

18 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.  the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.  the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine malfunction warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately  140,000.  .

19 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 ( service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate while the turn signals were activated. Two days later, while driving, the vehicle lost motive power, and the instrument panel went blank. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart immediately until the contact slammed her foot on the brake pedal while pressing the auto start/stop button. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she was concerned that the vehicle could catch fire while parked. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a building. The driver's side air bag deployed; however, there was flame in the air bag upon deployment. The contact stated that the fire went out on his own. The contact sustained chest pain, bruises on chest, stomach and legs. The contact did not seek medical assistance and was recovering at home. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) that she related to the brakes failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

22 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2023

The contact's father owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at 45 mph, she observed a burning odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact's wife pulled into a parking lot and inspected the vehicle. The contact's wife observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the needed to be replaced. The vehicle sat at the dealer for eight months before being repaired. The mechanic stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,700.

25 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2023

Light smoke, from abs module leak recognized as recall, yet manufacturer is not initiating any fix.

26 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

29 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2023

The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the contact observed that smoke was being emitted from the vents on the dash board. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle and exited and saw that flames were coming out from under the engine compartment. The contact opened the hood and saw that the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that he called the fire department. The contact stated that the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire, however the front end of the vehicle had been nearly consumed by the fire. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later declared a total loss by his insurance provider. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact stated that he recently received a letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and related the fire to this campaign. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

30 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2023

When you go to stop at a stop. Sihn or in general it fails to do so. It locks up an I slide an almost hit people multiple times. Today I was backing out of a parking lot an when I went to turn my steering wheel straight it locked up an failed to let me counter steer it. Causing me to go over a curb an almost blow my tire out. Leaving my tire with a big bubble on the side of my tire. Eventually going to lead to a blow out.

31 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2023

The rear brake lines are corroded where the lines come into contact with the plastic hangers that keep the lines in place under the car. Due to this issue I lost brake pressure while driving the car. This happened in a parking lot, but my safety and the safety of many others would have been at risk had this happened on the highway while driving at speed and if I needed to brake suddenly to slow down. I have not had the brake lines inspected at the dealer, but I have them in case they are needed. Hyundai recently sent a service campaign letter to me regarding underbody corrosion prevention service for cars in the states that use salt on the road. I feel Hyundai is being negligent in not extending this service to include replacing parts of the underbody, such as the brake lines, that are required for the normal and safe operation of the vehicle. Due to their lack of underbody corrosion prevention that should have been in place when the car was manufactured my safety was put at great risk and I now have to replace the brake lines at my own cost. I feel Hyundai know that their brake lines will rust and corrode due to salt usage, and their underbody campaign is not addressing these problems which could result in owners having a serious accident.

32 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2022

My car's engine had damaged engine seals and was leaking oil. Also, when I accelerate it seems to be very forceful and the gears don't change well, they seem to be stuck. I had to take the front axle in for repair since something seemed to break. Also in the second or third year I had to take it under warranty since I had problems with the brakes and the sensor was damaged. The button to raise and lower the window does not work. El motor DE mi auto se le dañaron los sellos del motor y estuvo liquidando aceite. Además, cuando acelero parece hacer mucha fuerza y no cambia los cambios bien parece estar estancados. El tren delantero lo tuve que llevar a reparar ya que perece se le rompió algo. También al segundo o tercer año tuve que llevarlo a la garantía ya que tuve problemas con los frenos y se daño el sensor. El botón DE subir y bajar la ventana no sirve.

33 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2022

Brakes make loud noise sometimes when backing out of driveway and am aware of fire hazard recall due to leaking o rings.

34 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2022

I rear ended another vehicle going 60, I slowed down as much as possible however the seat belt did not lock, the airbags did not go off & the vehicle skid. The vehicle was taken to a lot by my insurance for evaluation.

35 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2022

My brake stop pad broke, causing my brake lights to remain on constantly unless the fuse was pulled. This caused battery drain and safety issues on the road. This issues appears consistent with the recalls for the 2013 and 2014 Hyundai models with stop pad recalls.


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