2025 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
35
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Elantra and 35 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 11 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
- LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING5
- LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST4
- SERVICE BRAKES3
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
- AIR BAGS3
- POWER TRAIN3
2025 Elantra Recall Records
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU) · 26V308000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Remedy: 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.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT · 26V254000
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.
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.
2025 Elantra Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-GI-003H | Oct 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 d… | 11038798 |
| 26-GI-004H | Oct 15, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 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, resul… | 11038722 |
| 26-EM-016H TSB | Oct 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure… | 11038458 |
| 26-EM-015H TSB | Oct 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures f… | 11038456 |
| 26-BD-004H TSB | Jun 9, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 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 wind… | 11033844 |
| 26-AT-004H TSB | Jun 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT).… | 11033839 |
| 26-GI-002H TSB | May 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 d… | 11033710 |
| DTN DL | Apr 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Provin… | 11032523 |
| DTN DCS | Apr 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by J… | 11032522 |
| 26-EM-006H TSB | Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Some Elantra (CN7) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L AKS NU PE engine may exhibit an illuminated Check Engine light for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P218100 or P013300 which are… | 11029942 |
| 26-EM-007H TSB | Feb 28, 2026 | STEERING, ENGINE | Some Elantra (CN7) vehicles may exhibit vibration in the steering wheel when the cooling fan is operated at high speed. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect and r… | 11029904 |
| 26-AD-001H TSB | Feb 25, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following… | 11029906 |
| 26-HA-001H TSB | Jan 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some Elantra (CN7/CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N) and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience the following conditions: • Lack of airflow coming from the forward-facing cent… | 11028321 |
| 25-BD-012H TSB | Nov 6, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Th… | 11025476 |
| 25-BE-020H TSB | Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, a… | 11023692 |
| 25-BE-005H-2 OL | Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain 2021 – 2025 model year Elantra, 2022 – 2025 model year Elantra N and 2021 – 2025 model year Elantra Hybrid vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is e… | 11019672 |
| 25-FL-003H | May 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Certain Elantra (CN7), Elantra N (CN7 N), Elantra (CN7A) vehicles may experience a thudding noise coming from the fuel tank assembly at idle or on an incline when the PCSV (Purg… | 11018892 |
| 25-BE-005H-2 TSB | May 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain Elantra (CN7) non-N-Line and N-Line, Elantra (CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is extending the… | 11018878 |
| 25-BE-005H-2 DN | May 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain Hyundai Elantra (CN7) non N-Line and N-Line, Elantra (CN7A), Elantra (CN7 N), and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience an inoperable horn. Hyundai is extendi… | 11018877 |
| 25-BE-002H TSB | May 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, a… | 11018876 |
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