2014 Hyundai Elantra vs 2015 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Hyundai Elantra | 2015 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 381 | 259 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 144 | 144 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 27–31 |
| Median reported mileage | 59,220 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 162 | 90 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 23 |
| Steering | 28 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 15 |
| Power Train | 21 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 50 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra
2015 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.