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2015 Hyundai Elantra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Hyundai Elantra has 16 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
58
Brakes
45
Other
36
Steering
25
Airbags
20
Electrical
18
Powertrain
16
Speed Control
10
Structure
9
Suspension
6
Wheels
4
Tires
3

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 20, 2025POWER TRAINI was at a red light waiting to go an when it was time to go my car would not go. It was on it would...
Feb 17, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDrove my 2015 Hyundai Elantra on the coldest day of the year to an appointment. Car was fully warme...
Feb 7, 2025POWER TRAINThe engine blew once at 38,000 miles and now the new engine blew at 85,000 miles (47,000 on this eng...
Jul 31, 2024POWER TRAINThe transmission failed as I was driving and the vehicle is available for inspection. My safety was ...
Jun 27, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEDue to CDK Global cyberattack, I cannot complete my safety recall of my Hyundai Elantra 2015 (ABS Fu...
Apr 13, 2023POWER TRAINPurchased car used with 60k mileage. Within 3 months notice car making a metal scrubbing noise and e...
Jan 27, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINETransmission completely went out at 86k miles with no warning. No lights on the dash, no slow build ...
Jan 27, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact's daughter owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her daughter was d...
Oct 1, 2022POWER TRAINThe transmission has a TSB and I took it to the dealership and the service tech told me there are ov...
Aug 15, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Jan 24, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen stopped at a red light or in traffic, (on many occasions), my car will suddenly surge and accel...
Oct 20, 2021POWER TRAINHow is it even possible for the transmission to go out at 107,000 miles…… we did everything to keep ...
Feb 1, 2021POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL AND ATTEMPTING...
Dec 21, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WITH 43,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR VIBRATES AND SHAKES WHILE IN THE DRIVE OR REVE...
Nov 5, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INT...
Feb 14, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINEONE MORNING I STARTED MY CAR LIKE ANY NORMAL DAY AND THERE WAS A TICKING SOUND. IT WAS COLD OUT THAT...

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