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2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#4 most-complained of 5 Elantra Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #4 highest of 5 Elantra Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (2 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
52
50 city / 55 hwy

Top 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System2 (40%)
  2. Other2 (40%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
  4. Electrical System1 (20%)
  5. Engine1 (20%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (20%)
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2025 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2026 (4).

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V308000May 14, 2026Electrical System54,337 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu)

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

    Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

    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.

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
50 MPG
Highway
55 MPG
Combined
52 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Elantra Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid10054152
2024Best06152
2025Good255152

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid ranks #4 of 5 among Elantra Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (2 complaints), transmission & powertrain (2 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints).
Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid at 52 MPG combined (50 city / 55 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.