Hyundai recalls 2024–2026 Elantra Hybrid cars because a power control unit may overheat
The hybrid power control unit in these cars may overheat, which raises the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will update the unit's software for free. Owners may call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and mention recall number 301.
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Recall details
- Product
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2024–2026
- Company
- Hyundai Motor America
- Hazard
- Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 54,337 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 3, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V308000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 301
- Model years: 2024–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
- Consequence
- Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 301. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
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