189 of the 1,404 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (13.5%) concern Electrical, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
189Complaints · Electrical
13.5%Share of complaints
0.85×vs. all vehicles
40Last 12 months
4.2%Share involving a crash or fire
4Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2021 model (37, 23% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 40 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 45 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “horn”, “working”, “headlights”, “camera” and “safety”. 8 of these reports (4.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
4 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V308000 (2026-05-15, model years 2025).
The horn stopped working in our 2024 Elantra. This is a widespread issue (see NHTSA complaints and Reddit posts). I called ahead to verify with the San Leandro dealership that parts were in stock to perform this repair under warranty (prior to scheduling…
Electrical · 2025-04-25 · ODI 11656883 · Crash
The driver and passenger headlight has been replaced and the bulbs but the headlights keep going out was told it is an electrical problem and contact manufacturer. Also emergency braking did not work in recent accident nor did forward collision warning.
Electrical · 2025-04-11 · ODI 11654195 · Crash
The high beam lights don’t work. Doesn’t make changes to high. Relay, bulbs and breakers appear to be ok.
Electrical · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759215
Vehicle was serviced to remediate Recall 271- backup camera replacement in January, 2025. In June 2026, vehicle is exhibiting the same issue. Rear camera is non functional in the following ways: 1.
Electrical · 2026-08-12 · ODI 11756440
The horn is intermittenly failing and was verified by a Weimer Hyundai in Morgantown, WV on XXX. This is a known defect in 2023 Hyundai Elantras and they have issued an extended warranty to address the problem.
Electrical · 2026-07-27 · ODI 11753112
This vehicle lacks an engine immobilizer, a defect that has made 2011-2022 Hyundai and Kia vehicles unusually susceptible to theft via a method widely publicized on social media as the "Kia Challenge." My vehicle was stolen using this method, driven…
Electrical · 2026-07-17 · ODI 11751074
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU) Campaign 26V308000 · 2026-05-15 · Model years: 2025
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 301. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 24V879000 · 2024-11-21 · Model years: 2021, 2022
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Campaign 23V589000 · 2023-08-18 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Remedy: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Campaign 18V891000 · 2018-12-14 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.
How common are Electrical problems on the Hyundai Elantra?
189 of the 1,404 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (13.5%) concern Electrical, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Elantra model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2021 model (37, 23% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Elantra Electrical problems?
4 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V308000 (2026-05-15, model years 2025).