2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra Hybrid years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 6 Elantra Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu)
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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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…
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…
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…
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.
Other Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years
← 2024 Elantra Hybrid · 2026 Elantra Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Elantra Hybrid | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Elantra Hybrid | 55 | 1 |
| 2022 Elantra Hybrid | 40 | 4 |
| 2021 Elantra Hybrid | 29 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Hybrid model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.