Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 54,337
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- May 14, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- 301
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID2024–2026
Component / system
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Risk / consequence
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 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.
Chronology of events
- December 2024
Date: December 2024 – April 2025 December 13 – NASO opened a new investigation into the subject defect condition based on a Speak Up For Safety (“SUFS”) report regarding a 2025MY Elantra HEV in the U.S. market.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V308000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.