Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"stopped working"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Driver's door locks for no explainable reason. 3 trips to dealer were unsuccessful. They claim that that it does not happen when they have it. BS! They know that they have to take dashboard apart to fix."
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Unsure)"I have an intermittent problem with my clock/radio. It goes dead (incl display) for several minutes, and then comes back. Apparently, the only true fix would be a replacement for $1000, plus an adjustment to my satellite radio subscription. Not impressed. I don't have that kind of cash, so I'll put up with it -- for a while, anyway"
Peggy W., ON (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Tail lights, including brake lites, frequently burn out; and socket connections are dodgy"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Unsure)"Right Tail light went out."
Gail C., GA (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Rear turn signals, driving lights, and brke lights seem to go out frquently"
Tom R., GA (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Became an issue at the dealers when they needed to replace 5 lamps. After the dealer's work I discovered additional lights needed to be replaced, ones they had missed."
Anonymous, PA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"parking when turn signals failed to function......"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Elantra 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"brake lights have burned out every 6 to 12 months"
Gary M., OH (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"Three brake lights and one front running light"
Terry B., AL (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"water collects in the rear light housing, brake and tail lights have needed replacement about every 6-9 months"
Javier B., MD (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"I have replaced every exterior light on the vehicle at least 3 times each (electrical spikes?)"
Kim P., IN (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Nine bulbs went out within a few months."
Anonymous, ON (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Fog lights, DR Lights & tail lights stopped working (one at a time. Had to replace each one. Made driving at night time hezardous - especially on interstates."
Anonymous, TX (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"A chronic issue with this vehicle is that it brake lights do not last very long. I have to replace bulbs numerous times. I do not buy the cheapest ones I can find. This is consistent with all brands of bulbs that I have used. I see many Hyundai Elantra on the road with burnt out tail lights so I perceive this is some sort of chronic electrical issue."
Chris F., AL (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"The entire LED array had to be replaced three times as it stopped functioning. Could not read the odometer or speedometer."
Anonymous, NY (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"high beam light inoperable"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Unsure)"LED guage lights are intermittent. Radio LCD no longer works"
Anonymous, BC (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"The odometer needed to be replaced"
John F., NY (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Navigation system went out. Replaced under warranty"
Richard R., WI (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Trip A would not reset; then, windows would not go back up"
Dennis B., PA (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Clicking (very quiet) coming from engine. Turn signal do not alway turn off on short turns. Turn signal does not have enough loud sound as reminder"
Anonymous, MD (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"Had/has Bad electrical connections to battery. Often in hot weather car would not start. Taken numerous trips to service department. still not sure if it is fixed"
Mark R., TX (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Both headlights will no longer go to high beam. The blue light illuminates in the dash but the lights stay in low beam"
David W., UT (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"light went out driver side"
Anonymous, GA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Headlamps burn out insanely fast; tries OEM and aftermarket bulbs and none last more than 6 months. The driver's side is terrible to replace; you have to actually remove a body panel!"
Tony A., IN (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Left head light replaced"
J R., FL (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Loose ground wire"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Rear passenger door lock stopped working with the keyless remote (lock and unlock). We have to manually lock or unlock that door"
Christopher F., MD (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Actually a failure in the electric lock on one door. Another door has an intermittent problem that will fail after the warranty expires in 4 months"
Anonymous, MD (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"There is some problem with the relay - so it does not always lock/unlock all four dours. It's not really a problem with the keyless entry, it's a problem with the door locks. I haven't gotten it checked out yet"
Anonymous, MD (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring)"The electric locks don't work some times."
Lee L., FL (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"Many bulbs blowing- hard to replace"
Stacy S., CA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"sometimes it works, sometimes it won't"
Anonymous, MA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I had a remote start system installed by Hyundai approximately 5 years after purchase. Approximately 2-3 months after installation, the climate system (heating and cooling) no longer turned on when I activated the remote start. Only the engine would turn on. I would need to insert the key into the ignition and turn it to start in order for the heat/cooling to begin blowing. I returned to the dealership that installed the remote start system and was informed that because it was purchased after-market and required replacement as opposed to repair, I would need to pay for the labor to re-install another system."
Anonymous, DE (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"TPMS sensors started going bad earlier than expected."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Unsure)"Low pressure on ties"
Anonymous, NC (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Have had to replace 3 over last 5 yrs"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Unsure)"The tire pressure indicator light is always on. I thought it too costly to repair. I will wait until I need new tires."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Elantra Unsure Unsure)"The TPM has been an ongoing problem for the last 6 months. It has falsely turned on the warning light a number of times and Hyundai can't find a reason why it is happening. I'm sure I will have to end up buying a new sensor, which means more money wasted on this car! I will never buy another Hyundai!!!"
Ronald P., CT (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited)"TPMS sensor failed on one tire. Approx repair cost was $50.00"
Tom R., GA (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Light continuously on....Dealer service confirmed it was not a problem with the tires BUT with the switch and wanted $100 to reset it."
Anonymous, NY (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Tire pressure warning light kept coming on even when tire pressure was just two pounds low. I did have a tire problem and it turned out to also be a suspension problem. But I felt that the pressure monitor was extra sensitive and caused me great stress every time it came on."
Anonymous, WI (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"monitor comes on and i check all four tires. they are all fine, up to pressure and equal. i drive for a couple of miles and the monitor goes out. a week later the same thing happens all over again. stealership cant find problem"
Anonymous, MA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"My tire pressure warning light has been consistently lit for at least 1-2 years, despite the actual pressure in the tires. As a result, I have to regularly manually check my tire pressure, and eyeball the pressure based on exterior visual assessment each time I drive."
Anonymous, DE (2012 Hyundai Elantra)"Tire gauge stays on for no reason....costs 100 to reset. Dealer admits nothings wrong but still charges....."
Anonymous, NY (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Erratic- doesnt reset properly"
Stacy S., CA (2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Air bag warning light stays on. Dealer claims that it needs to read the computer to determine cause. I have my own reader and get no problems showing. They still want to charge me $80.00 to do the read. The might is still on."
Anonymous, ON (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)"Hose became disconnected from sprinkler. Motor had to be changed"
Anonymous, QC (2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8-L 4 Cyl)
"no pwer"
James D., ON (2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)