2015 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 18 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, about 7% of all complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 67,002. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 18
- 7% of 262
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 67,003 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission failing to engage into gear when shifting from a stop, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Drivers describe the transmission jerking or accelerating hard when taking off from first gear in automatic mode.
- Some owners report sudden loss of motive power while driving, followed by a diagnosis of transmission failure requiring replacement.
- Several complaints describe stalling or shutting off during gear shifts, with the vehicle restarting afterward.
- Owners describe unexplained transmission failure with no warning lights, followed by gears slipping and the car becoming unsafe to drive.
When 2015 Hyundai Elantra transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 21, 2018, latest Aug 11, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area, which is about 7% of the 262 total complaints filed for the 2015 model year.
- Is there a recall for 2015 Hyundai Elantra transmission problems?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this area.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported complaints was 67,002 miles.
- Did transmission problems cause any crashes?
- Data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in this problem area, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2015 Elantra compare to other model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2015 Elantra's transmission and powertrain complaints made up 7% of its total complaints, lower than the 19% share reported for the 2020 model year and the 11% share for 2016.