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2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Elantra Hybrid years?

Elantra Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted91 complaints2021: 48 complaints2022: 69 complaints2023: 91 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 8 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Elantra Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System225%
Other225%
Transmission225%
Electrical System113%
Engine113%

Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V308000Electrical SystemMay 14, 2026 · 54,337 units

Defect

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

Consequence

Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE ----- 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (blue trim) The instrument panel showed Hybrid System Failure, and the ENGINE DIED on the freeway at 70 mph. Luckily, I was able to pull to the right shoulder on a busy freeway. I tried restarting the car, but the instrument panel turned off…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 11, 2026

“HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE ----- 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (blue trim) The instrument panel showed Hybrid System Failure, and the ENGINE DIED on the freeway at 70 mph. Luckily, I was able to pull to the right shoulder on a busy freeway. I tried restarting the car, but the instrument panel turned off…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 11, 2026

“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. I couldn't go anywhere it was stopped. I started…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 23, 2026 · fire

“While being driven on a residential street, the vehicle suddenly displayed a 'Stop Safely' warning on the dashboard. Upon an attempted restart, the vehicle suffered a total electrical blackout and complete loss of propulsion power while in the middle of a live roadway. All internal and external…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 16, 2026

“HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE ----- 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (blue trim) The instrument panel showed Hybrid System Failure, and the ENGINE DIED on the freeway at 70 mph. Luckily, I was able to pull to the right shoulder on a busy freeway. I tried restarting the car, but the instrument panel turned off…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 11, 2026

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Elantra Hybrid years to avoid are 2023, 2022, 2021. The cleanest record among Elantra Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.