Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 29% | 37,000 miles |
| 2023 | 24 | 24% | 7,000 miles |
| 2022 | 19 | 19% | 32,000 miles |
| 2021 | 31 | 23% | 51,000 miles |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% | 70,000 miles |
| 2019 | 37 | 14% | 11,000 miles |
| 2018 | 47 | 14% | 30,000 miles |
| 2017 | 114 | 14% | 42,000 miles |
| 2016 | 23 | 8% | 59,000 miles |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% | 54,000 miles |
| 2014 | 49 | 12% | 37,000 miles |
| 2013 | 155 | 12% | 56,000 miles |
| 2012 | 126 | 19% | 51,000 miles |
| 2011 | 51 | 12% | 60,000 miles |
| 2010 | 48 | 13% | 61,000 miles |
| 2009 | 24 | 9% | 71,000 miles |
| 2008 | 30 | 10% | 65,000 miles |
| 2007 | 32 | 12% | 51,000 miles |
| 2006 | 16 | 10% | 103,000 miles |
| 2005 | 10 | 7% | 75,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% | 11,000 miles |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% | 80,000 miles |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% | 70,000 miles |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% | 75,000 miles |
| 2000 | 33 | 17% | 76,000 miles |
| 1999 | 18 | 14% | 91,000 miles |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% | — |
| 1996 | 14 | 14% | — |
| 1995 | 14 | 13% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the tachometer, the odometer, and the power steering became inoperable, nearly causing the contact to drive off the road. Additionally, the turn signal lights were not functioning. All the warning lights were illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure after a 100-mile test drive and returned the vehicle unrepaired. The failure persisted, requiring an AAA tow back to the dealer, who again failed to duplicate the failure during a 3-mile test drive. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the diagnostic trouble codes needed to be reset with a vehicle scanner. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed that the horn system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and a fuse for the horn was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact reported that the horn had become inoperative and was returning the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,600.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the rear cross track warning light was illuminated, and applied the brakes independently, causing the vehicle to independently steer to the right. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated he had experienced the failure a total of 5 times. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.
The vehicle's horn has completely stop working as of [redacted]. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealership because the Hyundai dealerships did not have any available appointments at the time. The Toyota dealership in Ardmore looked at the vehicle to see if there were any issues with fuses and wires. They were unable to find any issues. The dealership recommended I contact Hyundai. I then arranged for an appointment from Hyundai. Several days before the appointment, I was contacted by Conicelli Hyundai. They told me they are not taking any new bookings. I put a bad review on Conicelli's google review. I received a message from Conicelli's customer service department askimg me to call back. I called them back and was told that the service manager will call me back. The service manager called back and I explained that the horn is not working. …
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that when his son started the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. Additionally, while driving approximately 10 MPH, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact tested the battery with a voltage reader the voltage and the voltage had gone from 12.8V to 12.4V within five days. The contact was concerned that the battery had lost voltage within five days. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
I drove my vehicle to the store, parked and went in to the store to get some things. When I came out and started the car several things were wrong with the car. The power steering was not working, the RPM gauge didn't work at all, the back up camera also was not operational. The check engine light was on, the forward collision light was illuminated. I was able to drive it home but that was a sketchy drive home. The next morning I got in the car and started it up no problem, none of the issues from the previous day were there, the power steering worked perfectly and everything was fine. I still drove it to AutoZone to get it check with a scan tool, and when I did the scan tool didn't come up with any faults. This all happened about two weeks ago. Hopefully the problems don't come back. …
The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked unattended. Approximately thirteen hours later, he was notified by the fire department that the vehicle had caught fire. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was parked where the fire occurred. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later the contact's insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss, the cause was assumed to be electrical. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles May have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector…
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Elantra years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (155), 2012 (126), 2017 (114), 2011 (51) and 2014 (49) model years. Electrical complaints make up 12% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Elantra electrical problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 00V259001 (wiring, Sep 11, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Elantra electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles; 45% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the wiring (31 mentions), followed by the ignition (21).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.