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2025 Hyundai Elantra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Hyundai Elantra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 464 on record.

2025 Hyundai Elantra at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints22
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined31–36 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2

Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management:power Control Unit/module (hpcu) NHTSA Campaign #26V308000 · manufacturer #301 · NHTSA lists this under Elantra Hybrid · 14/05/2026

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

Fix: 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 NHTS…

Air Bags:sensor:side Impact NHTSA Campaign #26V254000 · manufacturer #299 · NHTSA lists this under Elantra N · 20/04/2026

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.

Fix: 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 r…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Hyundai Elantra common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2025 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Frontal crash test — 2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWDFrontal crash test · ▶ watch video
Side barrier test — 2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWDSide barrier test
Side pole test — 2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWDSide pole test

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Hyundai Elantra MPG & running costs

Combined31–36 mpg
City30 mpg
Highway38 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,983
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7) or Automatic (AV-S1)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,083 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Hyundai Elantra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,915
Fuel only$9,915
Per mile$0.13

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2025 Hyundai Elantra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Across all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are lane departure, forward collision avoidance, air bags.

What is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Hyundai Elantra an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra get?

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has U.S. EPA estimates of 31–36 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.