Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the most recent reported on May 14, 2026 (Electrical system: propulsion system, hybrid management, power control unit/module (hpcu)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by power train (2).

How many 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, hybrid management, power control unit/module (hpcu)

NHTSA campaign 26V308000 · reported May 14, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 54,337 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
The risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 6, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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…

Apr 23, 2026 · Unknown or other · fire reported
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…

Apr 15, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
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…

Feb 12, 2026 · Engine
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…

Oct 31, 2025 · 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.

Elantra Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	4	40	3	0
2023	1	55	5	0
2024	1	6	0	1
2025	1	5	0	1
2026	2	0	0	0

Across all years, the 2023 Elantra Hybrid has the most complaints (55). All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the most recent reported on May 14, 2026 (Electrical system: propulsion system, hybrid management, power control unit/module (hpcu)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 6, 2026.