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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.

2014 Hyundai Elantra electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Apr 2016Jun 2018Nov 2019Jun 2021Aug 2022Feb 2024Nov 2025
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2018 (3).

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.

  1. 200514 (10%)
  2. 200648 (31%)
  3. 200751 (19%)
  4. 200853 (17%)
  5. 200926 (10%)
  6. 201051 (13%)
  7. 201159 (14%)
  8. 2012140 (21%)
  9. 2013210 (16%)
  10. 201455 (14%)
  11. 201526 (10%)
  12. 201627 (9%)
  13. 2017127 (17%)
  14. 201852 (18%)
  15. 201990 (36%)
  16. 202048 (19%)
  17. 202133 (25%)
  18. 202220 (20%)
  19. 202324 (24%)
  20. 202417 (31%)
  21. 20251 (5%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.