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
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Hyundai Elantra recalls 2
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…
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 4 Nov 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.
2025 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
Rollover risk: 10.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
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
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.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 24
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 24.
Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. All internal combustion engines consum…
Bulletin 26-EM-016H TSB · Engine · Oct 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engi…
Bulletin 26-EM-015H TSB · Engine · Oct 2026Some Elantra (CN7), Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), and Elantra N (CN7 N) vehicles may exhibit loose windshield side garnishes. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the windshield side garnishes with improved parts to correct the condition.
Bulletin 26-BD-004H TSB · Visibility/wiper · Jun 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not suppl…
Bulletin DTN DL · Air Bags · Apr 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been iden…
Bulletin DTN DCS · Air Bags · Apr 2026Some Elantra (CN7) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L AKS NU PE engine may exhibit an illuminated Check Engine light for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P218100 or P013300 which are related to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and Oxygen Sensor monitor…
Bulletin 26-EM-006H TSB · Engine · Mar 2026Some Elantra (CN7) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the steering wheel when the cooling fan is operated at high speed. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect and replace the engine cooling fan if this vibration is present.
Bulletin 26-EM-007H TSB · Steering, Engine · Feb 2026Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration range may be exceeded while driving: • If…
Bulletin 26-AD-001H TSB · Exterior Lighting, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure · Feb 2026Some Elantra (CN7/CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N) and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience the following conditions: • Lack of airflow coming from the forward-facing center vents • Mode actuator not changing airflow direction after various inputs • Poppin…
Bulletin 26-HA-001H TSB · Jan 2026This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lam…
Bulletin 25-BD-012H TSB · Exterior Lighting · Nov 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ELANTRA FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
High Voltage
Issue: On certain hybrid vehicles, a problem in the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) could cause it to overheat. Note: This problem could cause the vehicle not to start or to enter a reduced power mode and the malfunction indicator lamp to display. Safety Risk: An HPCU that overheats can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise yo…
Transport Canada #2026235 · May 2026Other
Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all. Safety risk: A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation. Correc…
Transport Canada #2025636 · Nov 2025Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante, is a series of compact cars produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2025 Hyundai Elantra vehicles on record
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBSU028169
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU075687
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU044553
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082406
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BATU081706
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082339
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082317
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082300
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082310
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082250
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082330
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBSU028174
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU124542
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBSU021583
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBSU028242
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBSU965574
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU092406
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BATU046966
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082289
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU123709
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU123742
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU082262
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU112198
2025 Hyundai ElantraKMHLN41BBTU060281