2025 Hyundai Elantra: Lane Departure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Elantra that list the lane departure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11714407 (filed 01/30/2026): “The “consider taking a break” is extremely distracting and this feature is unable to be disabled. spurious alarms create a distracting, unsafe driving condition, contrary to what it is aiming for.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11700904 (filed 11/21/2025): “The “consider taking a break” notification while driving is incredibly loud and distracting even when on the lowest setting and can repeat up to every 20’ while driving. while it is helpful to take a break on extended trips, it is not reasonable to stop that frequently. on long drives, this alert be…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11699608 (filed 11/15/2025): “The car has a "take a coffee break"warning light that dings when it comes on. it will randomly go off even if you don't leave your lane or cross a line. it's distracting and sometimes will go off if you have to veer around an object in the road making you think there's some other issue that you have…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA HYBRID 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA N 2025
Page last updated .