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The 2025 Hyundai Elantra is associated with 33 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 9 reports (27% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 54 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 33 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (9 / 27%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 5 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 23–54 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Elantra Hybrid Blue Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 51 MPG 58 MPG 54 MPG — $1,150 / yr
Elantra Hybrid Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 49 MPG 52 MPG 50 MPG — $1,250 / yr
Elantra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 32 MPG 41 MPG 36 MPG — $1,700 / yr
Elantra 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 30 MPG 39 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Elantra 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 28 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Elantra N 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Elantra N 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.100000000000001%
Hybrid 4 DR FWD 10.100000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Hyundai Elantra models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Summary of 33 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
33
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
5
Total Injuries
6

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Lane Departure Warning 6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 complaint (1 crash)
Engine 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2025 Hyundai Elantra problems & component breakdown (18 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V308000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 301. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V254000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Elantra N, 2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), and Elantra vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Hyundai Elantra

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have?

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA records list 33 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 9 filings (27% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Hyundai Elantra earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra range from 23 to 54 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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