2015 Hyundai Elantra · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 55owner reports
- 58,000median miles
- 7involved a crash
Newest report May 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
55 of the 260 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2015 Elantra.
Tick what matches of 55 reports
Brake wear on other Elantra years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (7 reports) and the ABS module (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
All 3 recalls on the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Elantra
Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 31,000 and 79,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
What owners wrote
“There has been no rememdy listed with hyundai for this Recall for the 2015 hyundai elantra in almost a year and since it is a fire hazzard, I would like a remedy immediate because hyundai is not taking this recall seriously.”
Filed Apr 3, 2024
“The brakes failed due to rotted brake lines the fluid leaked out and the brake warning light came on. I inspected the car and the lines that run from the front to the back are rusted at the point that the lines are supported. Canada has a recall for this issue because it is such a widespread issue. Hyundai needs to be made accountable for making brake lines out of inferior metal.”
Filed Mar 4, 2024
“This is a complaint for recall remedy. This recall has no remedy and they ask I park my car outside of my garage in the dead of winter. I live 4 hours from the nearest in-state dealer that could potentially provide a loaner vehicle. Iâm not comfortable driving a car that I have been told can catch fire while parked OR driving on a 4 hour drive. Iâve called Hyundai multiple times with no reprieve.”
Filed Jan 8, 2024
“Brakes make loud noise sometimes when backing out of driveway and am aware of fire hazard recall due to leaking o rings”
Filed Oct 6, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 7 of 55 reports involved a crash and 7 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 45 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 35 reports