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2015 Hyundai Elantra Gt
Common Problems

Ranked from 69 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

17 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    9complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine frequently stalls at idle, especially when the stop-start system is engaged.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Engine stalling and random shutdowns

    8complaints
    High severityEngine

    Owners report engine stalling and random shutdowns without warning lights, leading to potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Recall repair delays for service brakes

    8complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Multiple reports of delayed availability of parts for the NHTSA campaign related to service brakes, causing frustration among owners.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Unintended acceleration and airbag deployment issues

    8complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Reports of unintended acceleration and non-deployment of airbags during collisions, posing safety risks.

  5. 5

    Engine Knocking and Pinging

    7complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    An abnormal knocking sound occurs during acceleration, indicating potential engine bearing failure.

  6. 6

    Paint Flaking Off the Body

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    Pearl white paint peels off the hood and trunk, affecting the vehicle's appearance and potentially leading to rust.

  7. 7

    Brake noise and fire hazard

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    Owners report loud brake noises and smoke emission from the dashboard, indicating potential fire hazards.

    $250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Brake System Failure Leading to Loss of Control

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system fails intermittently, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Transmission Jerking and Shifting Issues

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission jerks and accelerates suddenly, causing the car to stall and requiring multiple attempts to restart.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Brake Lights Stay On Constantly

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake lights stay on continuously, posing a safety hazard when the brakes are not actually applied.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Headlights Randomly Turning Off or Switching Between High and Low Beams

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The headlights randomly turn off or switch between high and low beams, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Steering Lock-Up at High Speeds

    3complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering locks up at high speeds, making it difficult to steer, and occasionally causes the car to roll.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Electrical System Surges Causing Unintended Acceleration

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle experiences unintended acceleration, often at low speeds, without the driver pressing the gas pedal.

  14. 14

    Engine Burning Oil and Damaging Catalytic Converter

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine burns oil, leading to the destruction of the catalytic converter.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  15. 15

    Steering Wheel Locks Up During High-Speed Driving

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up while driving at high speeds, causing difficulty in maintaining control.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  16. 16

    Suspension Issues Leading to Vehicle Swaying

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The suspension issues cause the vehicle to sway back and forth, especially at highway speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Tire Separation or Explosion

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The tires, particularly the rear passenger side, experience separation or explosion, posing a risk of loss of control.

Other years & sources

2016 Hyundai Elantra Gt2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt2019 Hyundai Elantra Gt2020 Hyundai Elantra GtAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.