CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024 through 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles may have a hybrid power control unit (HPCU) that can overheat. Overheating in this unit increases the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected vehicle, Hyundai will update the HPCU software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing recall number 301. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your vehicle is involved, since VINs in this recall became searchable there on May 16, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 202420252026 |
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