How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Elantra, which is 14% of the 432 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2011 Elantra.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Elantra?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Elantra is 63,219.5 miles.

Are the electrical issues dangerous?

NHTSA data for this component and year includes 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 59 complaints.

How does 2011 compare to other Elantra years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Elantra's 14% share of electrical complaints is close to the 2010 model's 13%, but lower than years like 2012 (21%) and 2019 (36%).

2011 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of all complaints that year, with 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury reported. Median mileage at failure was 63,219.5. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this data.

Electrical System complaints: 59; 14% of 432
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,220 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden stalling or shutting off while driving, sometimes at highway speed, followed by difficulty restarting.
Some vehicles would not start at all despite a healthy battery, with the engine failing to crank even in park.
Owners describe smoke and fire coming from under the hood or from the trunk and passenger-side door area, with burn damage to interior wiring and dashboard components.
The horn was reported to fail intermittently at various speeds, and dealers were unable to duplicate the issue.
One owner reported the airbags failed to deploy in a head-on crash at approximately 20 mph, resulting in injury.

When 2011 Hyundai Elantra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2011, latest Apr 16, 2025.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Apr 2025; peak Feb 2015 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200514 (10%)
200648 (31%)
200751 (19%)
200853 (17%)
200926 (10%)
201051 (13%)
201159 (14%)
2012140 (21%)
2013210 (16%)
201455 (14%)
201526 (10%)
201627 (9%)
2017127 (17%)
201852 (18%)
201990 (36%)
202048 (19%)
202133 (25%)
202220 (20%)
202324 (24%)
202417 (31%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Elantra, which is 14% of the 432 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Hyundai Elantra?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2011 Elantra.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Elantra?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Elantra is 63,219.5 miles.
Are the electrical issues dangerous?: NHTSA data for this component and year includes 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 59 complaints.
How does 2011 compare to other Elantra years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Elantra's 14% share of electrical complaints is close to the 2010 model's 13%, but lower than years like 2012 (21%) and 2019 (36%).