2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID
1 recalls — 8 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
26V308000 May 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Defect Description
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 are expected to be mailed July 13, 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 sear... Read more
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Apr 23, 2026
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... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2026
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 ligh... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2026
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 ligh... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2026
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 ligh... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
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 of... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
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 of... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
The back up camera becomes blurred or unusable in rain and is worse after drying. This is not momentary water droplets. I spoke with NTSA and their reply was based solely on the owner’s manual, despite ongoing loss of rear visibility in wet conditions. I am requesting escalation and review for cam... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Oct 30, 2025
Side airbags deployed while driving down road at about 35 mph hitting a minor bump in road. Air bags deployment while the car is in motion during safe driving conditions is a distraction to the driver and harms the passengers who are in the vehicle who if the airbags did not deploy would have remai... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 49.0 | 52.0 | 50.0 | Regular | $1,350 |
CO2 Emissions: 177.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID across all model years (2021–2026).
12
Total Recalls
221
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths