NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Hyundai Elantra Safety Ratings
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra scores 88 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 18 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, placing it in the Strong band. Zero recalls on file and a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating make this a well-supported safety choice, though the avoidance tech sub-score leaves some room for improvement.
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid received a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra ranks 59 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 88 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.1% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 18 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 59 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid marks a two-point gain in the NHTSA Safety Index, moving from 86/100 in 2024 to 88/100 in 2025, while remaining in the Strong band. That incremental rise is anchored by a near-perfect defect record sub-score of 17.75 out of 20, which reflects the clean recall slate this model year carries. Crash protection contributed 65 of a possible 70 points, consistent with the NHTSA results: a five-star overall, five stars in side and rollover categories, and a four-star frontal score. The avoidance tech sub-score of 5 out of 10 is the index's most notable soft spot for this year. Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are both standard, and electronic stability control is standard as well, but the scoring reflects the depth and configuration of those systems relative to the full 10-point scale. The 18 owner complaints on file, including five alleging lane departure system issues and three citing forward collision avoidance concerns, are unverified allegations, yet they cluster around the same avoidance systems that the index scores modestly. That alignment is worth noting for any shopper prioritizing active-safety performance.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Hyundai Elantra perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, demonstrating strong performance in several key areas. Its side impact protection and rollover resistance both received five-star ratings, the latter supported by a low 10 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" dynamic test result. Frontal crash protection was rated at four stars, which prevented a full five-star sweep across all categories.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20575
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall filings can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has logged 18 unverified consumer complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown Or Other and Lane Departure, each with five reports, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance with three. All figures represent unverified allegations, not confirmed defects.
18 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
There are no recalls on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. However, recalls are sometimes issued years after a car's release. Buyers of used models should always check the NHTSA database for open recalls using the car's VIN, and confirm that any necessary repairs have been performed by a dealer.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, the cleanest defect record sub-score driver of its 88/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test produced four stars, the only category that kept this model year from a perfect crash-test sweep across all rated dimensions.
- Eighteen unverified consumer complaints are on file, with five alleging lane departure system issues and three citing forward collision avoidance concerns, the two active-safety systems that also account for the index's lower avoidance tech sub-score of 5 out of 10.
- The Safety Index rose two points over the 2024 Elantra Hybrid's score of 86/100, a year-over-year improvement driven primarily by the absence of any recall activity for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Hyundai Elantra places
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Hyundai Elantra safety questions
Was the 2025 Hyundai Elantra crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Hyundai Elantra crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Hyundai Elantra earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.1%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Elantra have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 18 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Elantra years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20575), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Elantra 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 59 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.