NHTSA Complaint #11689554 — 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11689554
Vehicle	2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 15, 2025
Date Filed	September 24, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

During the incident, there was an aggressive flow of smoke coming from behind the steering wheel within the dashboard indicating overheating and/or a fire. My vehicle was inspected by my local dealer, Ed Voyles Hyundai, who stated that their inspection found a burning left rear tail light assembly with fluid inside of it. No warning lamps or prompts appeared during the incident.

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