2015 Hyundai Elantra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I try to accelerate quickly, especially if the engine is still cold, I will suddenly not be able to accelerate even though the engine and vehicle is still running. Then when I slow down the vehicle begins to shake like it's almost going to die altogether. Then if I try to accelerate again, it's almost like there is no power to drive,or the engine completely stalls, and the check engine light begins to flash and the oil pressure light comes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322738, filed 2020-04, 51,100 miles“The car was on highway and as I was getting off the car would not stop and in fact as I tried to press the brakes to stop the car would not stop until it crashed,”
NHTSA complaint #10824058, filed 2016-02, 8,900 miles“I began my lease on my Elantra in sept of 2014. At my year anniversary I had it serviced by the dealer of the lease and was given a clean bill of car health. However, on several occasions the car had, as I called it, a mind of its own meaning that while I was driving, usually somewhere around 40-55 MPH without me pushing down on the gas pedal the car would accelerate on its own. It would stop as soon as I completely let off the gas pedal but it happened enough to be considered strange. I was planning to ask the dealer about it at my next oil change. Not necessary now! …”
NHTSA complaint #10785569, filed 2015-10, 20,000 miles“The car stalls when you come to a stop after the engine has warmed up from driving. Stalls every time the car idles after warm up. Car is drive by wire with all electronic gas pedal and throttle body. No means of increasing the idle setting. Stalling can be averted by keeping right foot on the gas and braking with left foot. Not a safe way to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11111349, filed 2018-07, 82,000 miles“Safety concern: the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle violently surged forward after depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to avoid an accident by immediately depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned for their safety. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,077.”
NHTSA complaint #10747832, filed 2015-08, 3,077 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 11% |
| 2023 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 24 | 3% |
| 2016 | 18 | 6% |
| 2015 | 15 | 6% |
| 2014 | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2012 | 27 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 4% |
| 2010 | 22 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 7% |
| 2008 | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 7% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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