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2020 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 19 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
71
Powertrain
40
Other
21
Lights
20
Electrical
19
Steering
19
Brakes
9
Speed Control
6
Airbags
4
Structure
4

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWithin a matter of a few days my car has been stopping by itself. The car was smoking and stopping i...
Sep 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an und...
Sep 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe head lights will not go into high beam mode. When the high beams are turned on, they initiate a...
Aug 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe headlights still cannot be used on high beam as the lights strobe when used. This was complaint ...
Jul 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBoth headlights bulbs needed to be replaced several times. Passenger replacement bulb 3 times. Driv...
Mar 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNO INCIDENT - HIGH BEAMS INOP.
Sep 12, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe warning lamp (engine light) illuminated blinking on and off. Engine code P1327 read on the diagn...
Sep 2, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGdriver side brake light went out I did have it repaired right away since I knew it was a safety haza...
Aug 8, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEA fire started in the passenger headlight assembly. The car had only been running for about 7 minute...
Jul 29, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe backup camera no longer works. The screen remains blank or turns blue.
Jul 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe camera keeps flickering and does not stay on.
Jun 26, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINECar is almost stalling Randomly on the highway . The rpm’s go up and car won’t speed up slows down ....
Jan 9, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVehicle had several non-starts. I took it to the dealer a couple of times and they could not duplica...
Jan 2, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without...
Jun 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe headlights failed their soldered incorrectly. It looks like a child did it. The back camera has ...
Mar 16, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHeadlight high beam do not work after 2 years. Regular lights work but when turning on the high beam...
Sep 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERPLEASE SEE ATTACHED PDF FILES
Nov 11, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREMy vehicle was stolen, due to known design flaws of Hyundai/Kia.
Sep 1, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI BELIEVE SOMEONE ELSE HAS LINKED INTO MY CAR USING AN APP, AND HAS ACCESS TO OPEN IT AND ALSO TAKE ...

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