Severe Issues

2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. This model year has 17 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Lane Departure.

17
Complaints
2
Crashes
Fires
5
Injuries
Deaths
Recalls

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Worst 2025 Hyundai Elantra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
5
complaints

Lane Departure

#2
4
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:1
Injuries:2
#3
3
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Lane Departure5
Uncategorized Issues41
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB3
Brake System21
Engine Problems22
Fuel System1
Other1
Airbag Malfunctions1
Steering Defects1
Suspension Failures1
Wheel Issues1
Seat-Related Issues1

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 17 most recent complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBApr 9, 2026

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…

Fuel SystemMar 23, 2026

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 he…

Airbag MalfunctionsFeb 2, 2026

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 …

Brake SystemFeb 2, 2026

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 en…

Uncategorized Issues💥 CrashFeb 1, 2026

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 a…

Lane DepartureJan 30, 2026

The “consider taking a break” is extremely distracting and this feature is unable to be disabled. Spurious alarms create a distracting, unsafe driving condition, contrary to what it is aiming for.

Steering DefectsJan 24, 2026

Excessive vibration starting at 50 MPH. Its so bad that you hand becomes numb after one hour of driving. The vibration and shake gets so bad over 65 MPH that it becomes unless for a long trip. Vibration is happening on a 2025 Hyundai Elantra hybrid blue trim after 2,000 milles…

Seat-Related IssuesDec 26, 2025

Component/System Involved: Driver-side rear seat back latch / locking mechanism. The rear seat back would not latch or lock in the upright position. The vehicle and seat are available for inspection upon request. Description of the Incident: During normal use of the vehicle, the…

Lane DepartureNov 21, 2025

The “Consider Taking a Break” notification while driving is incredibly loud and distracting even when on the lowest setting and can repeat up to every 20’ while driving. While it is helpful to take a break on extended trips, it is not reasonable to stop that frequently. On long d…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBNov 19, 2025

RE: 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED AUTOMATIC BRAKE CONTROL On a recent road trip, the automatic brake system activated twice in a manner that could have put our lives at risk. The list below applies to both incidents: On a four lane interstate highway at approximately 70 mph. W…

Lane DepartureNov 15, 2025

The car has a "take a coffee break"warning light that dings when it comes on. It will randomly go off even if you don't leave your lane or cross a line. It's distracting and sometimes will go off if you have to veer around an object in the road making you think there's some other…

Lane DepartureOct 27, 2025

The “consider taking a break” warning pops up way too frequently and cannot be disabled. It completes the exact opposite of its intended purpose, and actually is a danger to driving, as it diverts your attention away from the road. It has no maximum warnings either - so it can di…

Uncategorized IssuesSep 28, 2025

When driving there’s a feature that flashes across the screen saying consider taking a break and makes noise. This happens especially during inclement weather and is an incredible distraction that I cannot disable.

Uncategorized IssuesAug 25, 2025

Vehicle’s sunroof glass spontaneously exploded while driving. No rock or other foreign object impacted it. Interior shade below glass was closed at the time of the incident. Loud pop heard. Glass appeared blown up and out from explosion. Vehicle was a rental vehicle owned by…

Brake System💥 CrashJul 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a customer's driveway at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and rolled back and crashed into a parked Ford F-150. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle f…

Uncategorized IssuesJul 7, 2025

Driver Attention Warning System. It is often incorrect, and EXTREMELY annoying, and distracting. It can not be shut off. It does not understand that wind, and potholes cause somewhat erratic driving habits, coupled with overly sensitive steering systems. Issue occurred on the…

Lane DepartureJun 10, 2025

I keep getting a warning that pops up saying “consider taking a break”. It’s very distracting and there’s no way to turn it off. Please give us a way!

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra.

Recalls for 2025 Hyundai Elantra

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NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.

2025 Hyundai Elantra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Severe Issues. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has 17 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Lane Departure (5 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

#1: Lane Departure (5 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (4 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (3 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 17 total NHTSA complaints. 5 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.

Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Lane Departure issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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