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2025 Hyundai Elantra: common problems and reliability
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34 owner complaints, most about lane departure. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Elantra?The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has 34 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are lane departure and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Hyundai Elantra vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Elantra?
Across the 31 Elantra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 60 (1998) to 2,622 (2013). With 34 complaints, the 2025 Elantra sits below the model's median of 267.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Elantra
air bags:sensor:side impact
Campaign 26V254000Hyundai 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu)
Campaign 26V308000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Elantra. See the full Elantra owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Elantra listings typically run $9,966–$20,299.
Other Elantra model years
Compare every Elantra year side by side to see how 2025 ranks against the rest.
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