NHTSA recall 26V-308: Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America · Reported May 15, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

26V-308
May 15, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Safety risk
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V308000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateMay 15, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management:Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2025 Hyundai Elantra1 recall total

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