Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 23 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Lane Departure 5 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 23 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra shows a moderate number of complaints totaling 22, with issues spread across various components and no available recall data. This suggests reliability is likely average, but the evidence is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| lane departure system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| forward collision avoidance | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | rare |
| engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- coolant replacement
- transmission fluid service
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- lane departure errors
- forward collision warnings
- engine noise or misfires
- airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.