2025 Hyundai Elantra HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

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City
49
MPG
Highway
52
MPG
Combined
50
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
49
Hwy
52
Comb
50
Fuel cost: $1,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
177 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
6.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,347/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,787/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,166/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,241/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,357/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,353/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,677/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,385/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,303/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,334/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 50 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Top reported issues include fuel system, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
2
Power Train
2
Electrical System
1
Engine
1

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems by category: Fuel System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 04/23/2026FireODI#11733295
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 a…
Power TrainFiled: 04/15/2026ODI#11731402
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 com…
Power TrainFiled: 02/12/2026ODI#11717631
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 t…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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