2015 Hyundai Elantra engine problems
95 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, which is 27% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked outside his residence, it caught on fire. The contact stated the fire was emanating from the engine compartment. No one was injured during the fire. A volunteer fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A fire department and police report were not filed. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the insurance; however, the contact stated the vehicle was destroyed.
Engine started making a ticking noise with no indication of a problem. Ran fine and no check engine light. Took vehicle to dealer and they found metal shavings in oil, caused from either a bad main or rod bearing. Car had 37,000 miles and the oil was changed every 3,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra
- Brakes 55 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints