NHTSA Campaign 23V589000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Aug 18, 2023 · 37,997 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2021 37,997
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2022 37,997
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2023 37,997

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V589000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.