Hyundai · Elantra · 2025
2025 Hyundai Elantra
0
Recalls
17
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has no recalls and 17 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: lane departure (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is lane departure with 4 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Hyundai Elantra currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 17 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are lane departure (4), unknown or other (3), forward collision avoidance (2).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Hyundai Elantra
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 17
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
17 totalFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 9, 2026
The contact rented a 2025 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH with the cruise control activated, the braking system failed to engage, causing the contact to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not...
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 injuryMar 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Elantra from a loaner vehicle program. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact started to choke. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact’s hands became very sticky. While continuing to drive, the contact developed a severe he...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 1, 2026
Anytime vehicle is over 35mph brakes fail, vehicle has to coast to a lower speed before you can engage braking. When you attempt to brake at the higher speeds, it click click clicks repeatedly while depressed fully, a mild grind and force against foot from pedal once you coast en...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
CRASH2 injuriesJan 31, 2026
Car was operating fine, then when we got on the highway, we noticed the check engine light had come on but were unable to get off the highway. The vehicle then began slowing down despite pressing down on the gas pedal. Vehicle continued to slow to about 15mph and we were hit by a...
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LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 29, 2026
The “consider taking a break” is extremely distracting and this feature is unable to be disabled. Spurious alarms create a distracting, unsafe driving condition, contrary to what it is aiming for.
SEATS
1 injuryDec 21, 2025
Component/System Involved: Driver-side rear seat back latch / locking mechanism. The rear seat back would not latch or lock in the upright position. The vehicle and seat are available for inspection upon request. Description of the Incident: During normal use of the vehicle, the...
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AIR BAGS
Dec 16, 2025
Dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally report a safety concern regarding my vehicle involved in a car accident on December 19, 2025. Details of the incident: Vehicle Make/Model/Year:Elantra SEL Sport 2025 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Date of Accident: December ...
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STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Dec 1, 2025
Excessive vibration starting at 50 MPH. Its so bad that you hand becomes numb after one hour of driving. The vibration and shake gets so bad over 65 MPH that it becomes unless for a long trip. Vibration is happening on a 2025 Hyundai Elantra hybrid blue trim after 2,000 milles...
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LANE DEPARTURE
Nov 15, 2025
The car has a "take a coffee break"warning light that dings when it comes on. It will randomly go off even if you don't leave your lane or cross a line. It's distracting and sometimes will go off if you have to veer around an object in the road making you think there's some other...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Oct 21, 2025
RE: 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED AUTOMATIC BRAKE CONTROL On a recent road trip, the automatic brake system activated twice in a manner that could have put our lives at risk. The list below applies to both incidents: On a four lane interstate highway at approximately 70 mph. W...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 17 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has received 17 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra are lane departure (4 reports), unknown or other (3 reports), forward collision avoidance (2 reports).
Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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