NHTSA recall 26V308000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Hybrid management › Power control unit/module (hpcu)
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Reported May 14, 202654,337 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 301
The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
The risk
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.