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2015 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems

23 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 29,000. 17 crashes reported.

owner complaints
23
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
29,000
crashes
17
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Elantra airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Hyundai Elantra airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 13

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported May 14, 2026 · 3,493 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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 on May 16, 2026.

Recall number 26V307000 · Recall details

What 2015 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Airbags, Body · WI

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Filed May 5, 2025 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital and was treated for facial fractures. The contact was then transferred to another hospital for additional treatment to her face. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · 40,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle in the right lane abruptly attempted a U-turn, colliding with the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated at the time of the collision, but the ABS warning light had illuminated intermittently before the collision. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact did not seek immediate medical attention but was treated days later for a concussion, a fractured collar, a broken rib, a broken wrist, and two herniated discs. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp sensors, determining that the air bag warning would have been illuminated had the sensors have been functioning properly. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); the VIN was included but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Acceleration, Airbags · CO · crash · fire · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a building. The driver's side air bag deployed; however, there was flame in the air bag upon deployment. The contact stated that the fire went out on his own. The contact sustained chest pain, and bruises on the chest, stomach, and legs. The contact did not seek medical assistance and was recovering at home. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) that she related to the brake failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 24, 2023 · Airbags · OH · crash

My wife was in an accident. She was doing 35 mph and hit a Honda Accord. The airbags in the Honda deployed, but the air bags in our Hyundai did not deploy.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

I rear ended another vehicle going 60, I slowed down as much as possible however the seat belt did not lock, the airbags did not go off & the vehicle skid. The vehicle was taken to a lot by my insurance for evaluation.

Filed Jul 10, 2022 · Airbags · MD

The Hyundai Electra 2011-2013 were recalled for air bag issues with #13V115000. I have a 2015 Hyundai Electra and the air bag light came on. Hyundai said the problem was the same issue as the older cars but the recall did not cover the 2015s. Please expand review to expand the recall. Thanks, [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Apr 21, 2020 · Airbags · 74,400 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

I was in an accident today. I was hit by a transport truck on the highway doing at least 60 miles per hour. I was hit 3 times, twice on the drivers side (door and back tire area) then car was spun around and hit head on. The car had to be dragged if the highway, everything under the hood was on the road and windshield cracked. The hood was lifted right up at windshield. I am more than concerned the the airbags did not deploy. Why did our airbags not deploy??? After spinning across highway and coming to a stop facing on coming traffic. We were appalled and very scared. Why didn't that safety feature help keep us safe?

Filed Mar 7, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

I just need check car ABS oil

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Airbags · 86,500 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

On nov 8th 2019 I was t-boned on my front driver side, by a driver that ran their red traffic light. My light was green and I was in motion through the intersection. My airbags did not deploy during the time of impact. I had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance because of injuries. As I read complaints though, I see people airbags are deploying without impact.

Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Elantra airbags

Does the 2015 Hyundai Elantra have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 29,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Elantra airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 26V307000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Elantra have bad airbags?

The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (168 complaints), 2012 (124 complaints) and 2001 (118 complaints).

Other 2015 Hyundai Elantra problems

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