2015 Hyundai Elantra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,865miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,865 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2015 Hyundai Elantra limited (I bought new-only owner). Color is pearl white and the paint is peeling off on hood and roof. The car looks terrible. I have a 1996 mazda proteje and a 2005 honda crv and they both looks better than my 2015 Hyundai. Very upset with Hyundai there needs to be a recall on the paint.”
NHTSA complaint #11398021, filed 2021-02, 69,000 miles“On sunday, april 15,2018, I was preparing to make a right turn on merrimac avenue in norfolk va , on my way to church,when I heard a loud screeching noise and loss of steering. A car without an occupant was sitting two car spaces from the corner,my car had struck this car. I got out of my car and saw my front right tire laying flat on the ground and my right fender was smashed. The police and aaa were called. When the aaa driver came he stated that my axle was bent. My air bag did not implod.the police came and no summons was issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #11097529, filed 2018-05, 3,000 miles“I'm writing to inform you that the sunroof exploded I was driving back from seattle, wa to bellevue, wa today after dropping off a friend. I was somewhere on I-90 eastbound in between w mercer way and the I-405 interchange when I heard a loud sound above my head that sounded like an explosion on the roof of my car. Not wanting to stop on the freeway, I came home and stopped the car. After getting out, I noticed that the sunroof on the glass was shattered and there was a big hole in it. Bits of broken glass all over the top of the sliding interior cover on the sunroof. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122882, filed 2018-08, 42,850 miles“On sunday, april 15, 2018, I was preparing ti make a right turn on merrimac ave in norfolk va, on my way to church,, when I heard a loud screeching noise and loss of steering. A car with no occupant was sitting to car spaces from the corner and my car struck the car. I got out of my car and saw my right front wheel laying on the ground and my right front fender was smashed. I called the police and aaa. When triple aaa arrived the driver said that my axle was bent. My air back did not implod. The police came and so summons was given, just a repotr that it was a non-reportable accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092627, filed 2018-05, 130,000 miles“Paint is peeling, first time was on the front roof and the most recent was on the top of the decklid see photo attached. Local dealer is unsure if it falls under warranty so I had to take it to a paintshop outside the dealer to get it repaint. The paint repair technician said that happens when sheetmetal gets contaminated prior to getting painted. See photo attached. Vehicle was stationary when paint peeled off. It starts like a blister then peels off.”
NHTSA complaint #11308733, filed 2020-02, 30,880 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245008Nov 3, 2023In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10228213Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10228212Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10227348Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10227332Dec 1, 2022In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 134 | 17% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 22 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 32 | 14% |
| 2002 | 27 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra
92 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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