2025 Hyundai Elantra reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Hyundai Elantra holds 22 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 11 per year. It is too early to rank against other Elantra years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (5 of 22), then Forward collision avoidance (4) and Air bags (3). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.
The 2024 Elantra has 54 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Hyundai Elantra. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (22 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"My 2026 Hyundai Elantra at 3,300 miles experienced a severe frontal impact with 6g logitudinal deceleration due to uncommanded acceleration and complete brake blindness. Depiste this severe impact, neither airbags nor…"
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"The control panel /radio panel has had a glitch or blacked out screen where it wouldn't come back on for a few hours and I could smell electrical or plastic burning after it did come back on after that the radio started…"
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"The rear driver‑side seat belt in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra will not extend or retract. The seat belt was used under normal conditions, with no excessive force, misuse, or accident that would cause damage. It suddenly…"
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"The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light with the precise pressure on the brake pedal, the RPM became elevated, the brake pedal was released, and as a result, the…"
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"The vehicle splash safety shield has been a big problem . A few times it has made bump noises while slowly driving through speed bumps slowly or on street where there is a low crossway. Today it started making noise and…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Elantra | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-wheel drive | 32 | 41 | 36 MPG | $1800 |
| Elantra | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 39 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Elantra | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Elantra hybrid | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel drive | 49 | 52 | 50 MPG | $1300 |
| Elantra hybrid Blue | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel drive | 51 | 58 | 54 MPG | $1200 |
| Elantra N | 2L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| Elantra N | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 22V123000. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury. Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Hyundai Elantra holds 22 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 11 per year. It is too early to rank against other Elantra years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (5 of 22), then Forward collision avoidance (4) and Air bags (3). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Elantra has 54 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 Hyundai Elantra been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Hyundai Elantra get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra is 36 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Elantra take?
5W-20 or 5W-30 (1.8L and 2.0L per manual)
What does NHTSA recall 17V-769 cover on the Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA campaign 17V769000.
What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?
5th generation (MD) (2012-2016).