NHTSA has received 33 owner complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, or 19.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.47, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #36 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 65% lower; against other Compact cars it is 14% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-05-07 and 2026-07-11. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.
33Complaints
19.7Complaints per year on the road
0.47Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
12.1%Share involving a crash or fire
28Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 21.7 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Driver-assist systems (30.3% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (27.3%) and Engine (15.2%). Driver-assist systems complaints are 5.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Driver-assist systems reports, owners most often mention “consider break”, “distracting”, “pops”, “long” and “turn”. 4 reports (12.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 11 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (58% of incidents). In the last 12 months 28 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 12% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light with the precise pressure on the brake pedal, the RPM became elevated, the brake pedal was released, and as a result, the vehicle increased in speed and crashed into…
While driving to work my engine of my Hyundai Elantra Hybrid caught fire. The fire was able to be put out but there are no active recalls currently on my vehicle. All of the safety sensors turned on and off and my car locked and would not move.
Interior & equipment · 2026-04-23 · ODI 11733295 · Fire
The control panel /radio panel has had a glitch or blacked out screen where it wouldn't come back on for a few hours and I could smell electrical or plastic burning after it did come back on after that the radio started changing channel on its own while…
Engine · 2026-07-11 · ODI 11749730
A warning about Hyundai: I have learned that Hyundai recalled almost half of а million vehicles for phantom braking.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-07-06 · ODI 11748578
The rear driver‑side seat belt in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra will not extend or retract. The seat belt was used under normal conditions, with no excessive force, misuse, or accident that would cause damage.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-07-05 · ODI 11748350
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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 NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT Campaign 26V254000 · 2026-04-21
Summary: 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.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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 recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 22, 2026.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
33 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, or about 19.7 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
The most common category is Driver-assist systems, accounting for 30.3% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 28 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 33 owner complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, or 19.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.47, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #36 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 65% lower; against other Compact cars it is 14% lower.