2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management:power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) 2026-05-14 · campaign 26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
Service bulletins (21)
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
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.
Electrical System 2026-05-27 · 26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 1st navigation map and software update key improv
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 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-06 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“a warning about hyundai😡😡😡: i have learned that hyundai recalled almost half of а million vehicles for phantom braking. this is exactly what i have being complaining about for a year and a half, starting one month after purchase, concerning my 2025 hybrid elantra. it would suddenly drop the speed to 20mph, creating extremely dangerous situations. …”
2026-04-23 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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 seeing smoke coming out of the front and opened my hood …”
2026-04-15 · Power Train“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 lights, steering assistance, and power systems failed …”
2026-02-12 · Power Train“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 after one second for the first two tries, and th…”
2025-10-31 · Unknown Or Other“minor issue, but when driving this vehicle, i keep getting alerts asking if i want to take a coffee break. unable to turn this feature off and it is very distracting, causing me to check screen at random times while i am driving when i should be focused on the road.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.