CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the motor control unit can cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally after the brake pedal is released. This unexpected acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is a software update to the motor control unit, performed by authorized dealers at no cost to you. Hyundai mailed owner notification letters on September 29, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 248.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your Elantra Hybrid is affected and still needs the update.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 202120222023 |
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