NHTSA recall 23V-589: Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America · Reported August 18, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

23V-589
August 18, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Safety risk
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V589000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateAugust 18, 2023
ComponentElectrical System
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Hyundai Elantra3 recalls total

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