NHTSA Campaign 26V308000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported May 14, 2026 · 54,337 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

Consequence

Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 13, 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2024 54,337
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2025 54,337
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2026 54,337

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V308000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.