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HighNHTSA·26V308000·Announced 2027-03-05

2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Power Control Unit Overheating Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles due to a defect in the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) that may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire. Dealers will provide a free software update.

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: The HPCU overheating presents a significant fire risk, a hazard capable of causing serious injury or death. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. This qualifies as a high-risk-of-harm product without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles due to a defect in the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly. The HPCU may overheat, which increases the risk of fire.

Owners will receive notification letters expected to arrive on July 13, 2026. Approximately 54,337 vehicles are affected by this recall. The remedy consists of a free software update to the HPCU that will be performed by authorized Hyundai dealers.

Affected owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule an appointment. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for recalled vehicles are searchable on NHTSA.gov. The company's internal recall number for this issue is 301.

The recalled product

Product
2025 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-overheat
Affected units
54,337

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 HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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