2015 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 55 brake complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 21% of all complaints filed for the year, with 7 crashes and 3 fires reported. A related recall (23V651000) covers an ABS module fire risk requiring owners to park outside.
- Brakes complaints
- 55
- 21% of 262
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 55,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle failing to stop when the brake pedal is pressed, sometimes resulting in a crash into another vehicle or a building.
- Some describe brakes that release or lunge the car forward right after coming to a complete stop, causing it to hit the vehicle ahead.
- Several report the rear brake caliper seizing, keeping the brakes engaged after the parking brake is released until it suddenly frees up.
- Some owners noticed the ABS or ESC warning light illuminating intermittently before a brake-related failure or collision.
- A few report smoke or flames coming from the engine compartment or dashboard vents, linked to an ABS module leak identified as part of a recall.
- Some describe the brakes locking up unexpectedly during normal stops or while parking, causing the vehicle to skid or nearly hit a curb.
When 2015 Hyundai Elantra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 7, 2015, latest May 22, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Brakes complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 55 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, which is 21% of the 262 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra?
- Yes. Recall 23V651000, reported in September 2023, covers an ABS module issue on the 2015 Elantra and other Hyundai models. It does not require drivers to stop driving immediately, but owners are told to park outside away from structures until the repair is complete.
- What brake problems do owners report most on the 2015 Elantra?
- Owners describe brakes failing to stop the car, brakes releasing and causing forward lunges after a stop, a seizing rear caliper, and ABS-related smoke or fire, sometimes tied to the ABS module recall.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Elantra?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Elantra is 55,750 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have brake issues on the 2015 Elantra caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries tied to brake complaints on the 2015 Elantra.