2023 Hyundai Elantra: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772755 (filed 10/21/2026): “I have a 2023 hyundal elantra sel and my rear camera starts flickering and also goes blank frequently. in fact nowadays it is rarely working. i understand that there was a recall for 2021 and 2022 but not for 2023 yet. however it seems the issue continues with 2023 as well cause when i google i see…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770279 (filed 10/10/2026): “Vehicle is still in my possession and available for inspection upon request. my safety and the safety of others was put at risk due to vibration when braking caused by warped rotors, a vehicle that pulls to one side with an off-center steering wheel, abnormal tire wear including a bald tire with a s…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758620 (filed 08/21/2026): “2023 hyundai elantra sel. car has been slow to start this week. when i depress the brake pedal and push to start, it will start then shut off in the middle of starting then i have to try again or it will sputter then fully start but every safety alert and electrical alarm will go off in my car and n…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA 2023
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA HEV 2023
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA N 2023
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