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2015 Hyundai Elantra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of its 262 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 27,150 miles, with 2 crashes and no related recalls on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
6% of 262
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,150 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the rear end swaying or fishtailing when driving over bumps or uneven pavement, sometimes recurring multiple times without a dealer being able to replicate or repair it.
  • Several owners describe tire tread separating from the casing or belts separating, leading to sudden blowouts on the highway.
  • Multiple complaints describe tires exploding or blowing out at highway speed, including double blowouts on the front and rear tires on the same side.
  • Some owners report the car swaying back and forth or being hard to keep straight at highway speeds even after alignment and tires were checked.
  • One owner described a wheel coming off after a loud screeching noise and loss of steering, resulting in a crash.
  • A few owners noted a thumping sensation at speeds over 60 mph that felt like a flat tire even when the tire was intact.

When 2015 Hyundai Elantra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2015, latest Apr 18, 2023.

2015 Hyundai Elantra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2015Apr 2015Nov 2015Jul 2017Nov 2017Jun 2020Nov 2021Apr 2023
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Apr 2023; peak Aug 2017 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201016 (4%)
  2. 201188 (20%)
  3. 201270 (11%)
  4. 2013191 (15%)
  5. 201423 (6%)
  6. 201517 (6%)
  7. 201622 (8%)
  8. 201729 (4%)
  9. 201816 (6%)
  10. 20197 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 20212 (2%)
  13. 20224 (4%)
  14. 20234 (4%)
  15. 20245 (9%)
  16. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2015 Elantra, which is 6% of the 262 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Elantra suspension or tires?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category on the 2015 Elantra.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 27,150 miles.
Did these suspension and tire issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Elantra, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2015 Elantra compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2015 Elantra's 17 complaints (6% share) are lower than years like 2011 (88 complaints, 20% share) and 2013 (191 complaints, 15% share), which had far more reports in this category.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.