2014 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 55 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of its 382 total complaints. Owners report fires (6), crashes (2), and injuries (2), with a median failure mileage of 45,000. No related recall is listed in this data.
- Electrical System complaints
- 55
- 14% of 382
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden engine compartment or dashboard fires, sometimes while driving and sometimes while the car is parked and off.
- Some report an electrical burning smell followed by smoke from a tail light or wiring near the rear of the car.
- Several describe intermittent no-start conditions where the starter fails to crank and the car only starts after shifting the lever repeatedly or towing it.
- Owners report the radio and electronic ports turning on by themselves or losing power intermittently.
- One complaint describes the vehicle stalling and veering at speed before crashing, with the dealer declining to inspect the issue.
When 2014 Hyundai Elantra electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 23, 2014, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
- NHTSA lists 55 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Elantra, making up 14% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra electrical system?
- This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2014 Elantra's Electrical System complaints.
- Do the electrical complaints include fires?
- Yes. NHTSA records 6 fire incidents, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Elantra.
- At what mileage do these electrical problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Elantra is 45,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.