2015 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

89Engine complaints

34.5%Of all 258 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE89 · 34.5%

Unspecified / other48 · 18.6%

SERVICE BRAKES29 · 11.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC26 · 10.1%

STEERING25 · 9.7%

Share of the 258 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Hyundai Elantra overview page.

What owners report

“I NOTICED A SLIGHT TICKING SOUND AT AROUND 63,000 MILES IN MY 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WHILE MY CAR WAS IDLING. I HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED…”NHTSA complaint 11404115 — filed 03/21/2021

“THERE'S A KNOCKING ,TAPPING COMING FROM MOTOR, I WAS CROSSING INTERSECTION ACROSS A HIGHWAY MY VEHICLE STALLED A BIT THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO DIE…”NHTSA complaint 11397741 — filed 02/24/2021

“CAR STALLS WHEN STOPPING OR IDLING IF YOU DO NOT KEEP YOUR FEET ON THE GAS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN THE FIRST 10 MINS…”NHTSA complaint 11395125 — filed 02/08/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Hyundai Elantra: 89 of 258 complaints on file (34.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have in total?

258 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.