2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA N
1 recalls — 9 complaints
26V254000 Apr 20, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Defect Description
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 are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 299. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invol... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a persistent and dangerous pattern of mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra N. These issues have rendered the vehicle unsafe for regular operation on public highways. ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a persistent and dangerous pattern of mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra N. These issues have rendered the vehicle unsafe for regular operation on public highways. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
Having a huge amount of probable parasitic drain. Can’t figure out where it’s coming from but killing a brand new battery in weeks
POWER TRAIN
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 4, 2026
Transmission has been in the dealer multiple times due to transmission slipping, exhibiting a shudder/buck/jerk/hesitation to shift while accelerating and driving up to 35 mph. The software in the powertrain control module (PCM) was reset on multiple visits in an attempt to correct the issue prior... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
At about 2:30pm Oct 14, 2025 I had a catastrophic engine failure (called the “Connecting Rod Bearings Failure”) while driving my 2017 Honda Ridgeline truck back home from shopping (a 30 minute ride). I was driving on route 95 in Massachusetts about 8 minutes from home when suddenly, out of nowhe... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Dec 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud booming sound. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driveshaft was fractur... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
Our car is currently at the dealership again, (2nd time) for this particular issue that we feel is a safety issue. We are still experiencing an issue with the lift gate. It is coming down at random times, often coming down on us. The sensor always beeps (so far) so you have a very short warning bef... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 5, 2025
Incident date: Sep 21, 2025
Car cannot connect to internet so many functions are failing. Safety issue is the Emergency Response is non functional so in an accident cannot call emergency responders. Warranty service for this issue is refused, VW will not replace inoperative modules. Many other non-safety issue are effective... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 7, 2025
Incident date: Apr 23, 2025
Recently ([XXX]) my wife was left stranded away from home when our 2020 CR-V started but would not go into any gear and had multiple warning messages about system failures including brake system problem (No Working Brakes), electric parking brake problem, tire pressure monitor problem, transmission ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA N
2025 Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| 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 N
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Premium | $3,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: 392.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
HYUNDAI ELANTRA N — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI ELANTRA N across all model years (2022–2025).
6
Total Recalls
57
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths