2001 Hyundai Elantra exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated until the vehicle was turned off which drained the battery intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the brake light switch needed to be repaired. The…”
filed Jul 3, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, all of the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator regulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
filed Jan 9, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Elantra | 27 | 11% |
| 2019 Elantra | 65 | 26% |
| 2018 Elantra | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 Elantra | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Elantra | 72 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.