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2015 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ELANTRA, ELANTRA COUPE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V307000May 14, 2026Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
24V146000February 23, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch
23V651000September 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V307000Manufacturer no. 300

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 14, 2026
Owner notification
July 29, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
3,493 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra
March 2, 2015 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Safety risk

An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V307000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V146000Manufacturer no. 256

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2024
Owner notification
April 5, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
186,588 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Safety risk

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V146000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V651000Manufacturer no. 251

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2023
Owner notification
April 10, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,649,478 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA, ELANTRA COUPE

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V651000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 15, 2026.