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2025 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 Elantra years

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra ranks 13th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 20 and 22 complaints on file, earning a Best verdict relative to other Elantra years. No recalls have been issued so far, and the top problem area is Lane Departure warnings.

Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
28 city / 35 hwy

Top 2025 Hyundai Elantra problems

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

  1. Lane Departure5 (23%)
  2. Other5 (23%)
  3. Engine4 (18%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (18%)
  5. Airbags3 (14%)
  6. Brakes2 (9%)
  7. Seat Belts2 (9%)
  8. Electrical System1 (5%)
  9. Fuel System1 (5%)
  10. Steering1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the "consider taking a break" driver-attention warning triggers too often and cannot be turned off, distracting drivers rather than helping them.
  • Some describe the vehicle stalling at very low speed and rolling backward into a parked car, with the brake pedal applied but unresponsive.
  • One owner reported the engine RPM rose on its own while stopped at a red light, causing the vehicle to accelerate and rear-end another car.
  • Owners describe the automatic emergency braking system activating unexpectedly at highway speed on a clear, empty road.
  • Some report brakes that stop responding above 35 mph, requiring the car to coast down before braking works again, accompanied by clicking and grinding sounds.
  • One owner described excessive vibration in the steering wheel starting at 50 mph that worsened above 65 mph on a hybrid trim.
2025 Hyundai Elantra complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (4).

2025 Hyundai Elantra recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2025 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,100
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good2798231
2024Best054131
2025Best2022031

All Hyundai Elantra years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2025 Elantra has a Complaint Index of 20 and ranks 13th worst out of 16 model years, giving it a Best verdict relative to other Elantra years.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2025 Elantra as of the current data.
What is the biggest complaint about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
Lane Departure issues are the top problem area, accounting for 23% of complaints (5 of 22), mainly about the frequent and non-disableable driver-attention warning.
How many complaints does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2025 Elantra, involving 4 crashes and 8 injuries, with no fires or deaths reported.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
The EPA rates the 2025 Elantra at 31 mpg combined (28 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100.

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.