NHTSA lists 34 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ELANTRA.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 12 | 35.3% | 0.91 |
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| loss of control | 9 | 26.5% | 0.90 |
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| mechanical failure | 5 | 14.7% | 0.83 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 8.8% | 0.82 |
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| restraint or airbag | 3 | 8.8% | 0.95 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 2.9% | 1.00 |
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| unclear | 1 | 2.9% | 0.48 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 22 | 64.7% | 0.88 |
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| high | 8 | 23.5% | 0.83 |
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| low | 4 | 11.8% | 0.84 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 34 tagged complaints of 34 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2026-05-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Consequence: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-04-20. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
24 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
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| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
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11033844
Date: 2026-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 windshield side garnishes with improved parts to correct the condition.
11033839
Date: 2026-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. Certain 8WDCTs (
11033710
Date: 2026-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improv
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11029942
Date: 2026-03-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 related to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and Oxygen Sensor monitoring. This bulletin provides instructions
11029904
Date: 2026-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, STEERING.
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 replace the engine cooling fan if this vibration is present.
11029906
Date: 2026-02-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE.
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 cases, the front camera auto-calibration range may be exceeded while driving: a ? If the front camera is not properly insta
11028321
Date: 2026-01-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some Elantra (CN7/CN7A), Elantra N (CN7 N) and Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV) vehicles may experience the following conditions: a ? Lack of airflow coming from the forward-facing center vents a ? Mode actuator not changing airflow direction after various inputs a ? Popping/snap noise when switching betwee
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary