2025 Hyundai Elantra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Lane Departure: Warning (4) · Service Brakes (2) · Seat Belts (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (26)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 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 engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Visibility/Wiper 2026-06-09 · 26-BD-004H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 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.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the 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 supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-14 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“my 2026 hyundai elantra at 3,300 miles experienced a severe frontal impact with 6g logitudinal deceleration due to uncommanded acceleration and complete brake blindness. depiste this severe impact, neither airbags nor seatbelt pretensioners deployed. at -2.5 sec. prior to impact, the forward collision avoidance assist data drops off and goes comple…”
2026-07-11 · Power Train“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 screen glitched on and of with saturated static wrench on my dash comes on periodically. the tir…”
2026-07-05 · Seat Belts“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. it suddenly stopped functioning and is now completely inoperable. a non‑functioning seat belt is a serious safety hazard because passengers canno…”
2026-06-29 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 3,300 mi · 💥 crash“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 the rear of another vehicle. the contact's entire front side impacted the rear of another …”
2026-06-16 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle splash safety shield has been a big problem . a few times it has made bump noises while slowly driving through speed bumps slowly or on street where there is a low crossway. today it started making noise and i did not realize that it had loosen . while parking it made a grinding noise underneath the front. while angling to park it jamm…”
2026-04-09 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control:software · 10,308 mi“the contact rented a 2025 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that while driving 80 mph with the cruise control activated, the braking system failed to engage, causing the contact to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired…”
2026-03-23 · Fuel System, Other“the contact owns a 2025 hyundai elantra from a loaner vehicle program. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact started to choke. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact’s hands became very sticky. while continuing to drive, the contact developed a severe headache, and the contact’s hands started swelling, and there were yello…”
2026-02-02 · Air Bags“dear nhtsa, i am writing to formally report a safety concern regarding my vehicle involved in a car accident on december 19, 2025. details of the incident: vehicle make/model/year:elantra sel sport 2025 vehicle identification number (vin): [xxx] date of accident: december 19, 2025 location of accident: dec 16,2025. silver spring, md the tak…”
2026-02-02 · Service Brakes“anytime vehicle is over 35mph brakes fail, vehicle has to coast to a lower speed before you can engage braking. when you attempt to brake at the higher speeds, it click click clicks repeatedly while depressed fully, a mild grind and force against foot from pedal once you coast enough it suddenly will make the sounds less then all the sudden brakes …”
2026-02-01 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“car was operating fine, then when we got on the highway, we noticed the check engine light had come on but were unable to get off the highway. the vehicle then began slowing down despite pressing down on the gas pedal. vehicle continued to slow to about 15mph and we were hit by another car. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.