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2025 Hyundai Elantra N problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 9 complaints on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N — 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.

9

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Elantra N years?

Elantra N NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted27 complaints2022: 27 complaints2023: 20 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 9 complaints
Elantra N 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 N problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance333%
Other333%
Electrical System111%
Engine111%
Steering111%

Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N have recalls?

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

26V254000AirbagsApril 20, 2026 · 2,931 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

““Consider taking a break” pops up constantly, especially if you’re driving through construction and just in general. It’s distracting to have to ding at me every 5-10 minutes. It will turn down my audiobook on CarPlay and make me miss information ad well as impacting my GPS giving…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 21, 2025

“I bought a brand new 2025 Elantra N at a dealership in IL. It had 25 miles on the dash and still had the plastic on it. We tried to drive it home and there was no A/C. The local dealership in MS inspected it and it needs a brand new evaporator core. They said it came from the factory needing this…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 23, 2025

“To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a persistent and dangerous pattern of mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra N. These issues have rendered the vehicle unsafe for regular operation on public highways.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 28, 2026

“After my recent software update Elantra N I have had issues with my n buttons on my stearing wheel will random default to factory setting and I have to go back into the settings to reset how I have it set. I also have been having my exhaust valve randomly open and stick open it doesn’t respond to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 4, 2025

“To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a persistent and dangerous pattern of mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra N. These issues have rendered the vehicle unsafe for regular operation on public highways.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 28, 2026

2025 Hyundai Elantra N — common questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N reliable?

The record is thin — 9 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 N have recalls?

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

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.