How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA records 127 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Elantra, which is 17% of the 767 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Elantra's electrical problems?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system issues reported on the 2017 Elantra.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Elantra is 40,000 miles.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries reported for the 2017 Elantra.

How does 2017 compare to other Elantra years for electrical complaints?

The 17% share for 2017 is higher than 2015 (10%) and 2016 (9%), but lower than 2012 (21%) and well below 2019's 36% share.

2017 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 127 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 17% of all complaints for the year, with 6 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 127; 17% of 767
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly shuts off while driving on the highway or while turning slowly at low speed, forcing the driver to shift to neutral or park before it will restart.
Backup camera intermittently blanks out or becomes inoperable when reversing, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
Reports of engine or electrical smoke and fire developing under the hood, in one case after the car had stalled and was parked.
Exterior lights (headlights, reverse lights) turn on by themselves while the car is parked and off, only resolved by cycling the ignition.
Blind spot sensors and other warning systems activate randomly or fail intermittently, including false flat-tire alerts and an instance of the steering wheel locking up.

When 2017 Hyundai Elantra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2017, latest Jun 29, 2026.

127 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q3 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA records 127 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Elantra, which is 17% of the 767 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Elantra's electrical problems?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system issues reported on the 2017 Elantra.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Elantra is 40,000 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries reported for the 2017 Elantra.
How does 2017 compare to other Elantra years for electrical complaints?: The 17% share for 2017 is higher than 2015 (10%) and 2016 (9%), but lower than 2012 (21%) and well below 2019's 36% share.