The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V308000·Announced 2026-05-14

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid power control units may overheat

Hyundai is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles because the hybrid power control unit assembly may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. 54,337 vehicles are affected.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: A fire risk from component overheating with no reported incidents and no interim use restriction issued places it at the risk-of-harm level rather than Severe.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The campaign covers 54,337 vehicles.

The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat. Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 13 July 2026, and affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on 16 May 2026.

Dealers will update the HPCU software free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, quoting recall number 301.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid vehicle
Hazard
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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