The Lemon Index2025 Hyundai Elantra.
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 34 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 38, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about lane assist, it has 1 recall, and it gets 23 to 54 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Elantra year is 2015.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 34 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Elantra year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2026
The B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 28 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Vibration in the steering
- Vibration in the steering wheel when the cooling fan is operated
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1200–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The âconsider taking a breakâ 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.
2025 Hyundai Elantra owner · NHTSA complaint 11714407
More owner reports
The "consider taking a break" alert is way too sensitive and there is no way to turn it off. It's distracting while driving with lights and chimes for no apparent reason. If there were a way to shut it off there would be no issue.
NHTSA complaint 11707785
I keep getting a warning that pops up saying âconsider taking a breakâ. Itâs very distracting and thereâs no way to turn it off. Please give us a way!
NHTSA complaint 11666178
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.6× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 38; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Elantra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Elantra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lane assist (29%), engine (15%) and automatic emergency braking (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra get?
23 to 54 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra cost in fuel a year?
About $1200 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Elantra year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2014 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works