2009 Hyundai Elantra Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 247 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Hyundai Elantra overview page.
What owners report
“AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WOULD TURN ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS MOVED FORWARD. WE RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE ISSUE AND IT…”NHTSA complaint 10733106 — filed 07/10/2015
“BACKING OUT OF A "FAST FOOD" DRIVE THRU LANE , CAR DID NOT TURN, AS NORMAL, AND STRUCK A POLE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK…”NHTSA complaint 10712795 — filed 04/25/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRUNK LID OPENED INDEPENDENTLY, THE ALARM ACTIVATED, AND…”NHTSA complaint 10692433 — filed 03/06/2015
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Hyundai Elantra have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Hyundai Elantra: 23 of 247 complaints on file (9.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Hyundai Elantra have in total?
247 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
