2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV unintended acceleration software defect
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error in the motor control unit that may cause unintended acceleration after releasing the brake pedal, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a confirmed software defect in a safety-critical vehicle system affecting acceleration control. No injuries or fatalities have been reported, but the defect presents a genuine risk of harm by potentially causing unintended acceleration that could result in crashes, meeting the High severity criterion of risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021-2023 model year Elantra HEV vehicles, affecting approximately 37,997 units.
A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released. Unintended acceleration increases the risk of crashes.
Hyundai is providing a free software update to repair the motor control unit. Owners were notified by letter on September 29, 2023. Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule the software update. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Hazard
- unintended-acceleration
- software-defect
- Affected units
- 37,997
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ELANTRA HEV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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