Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Recall for HPCU Overheating
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Hyundai is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles due to a hybrid power control unit that may overheat, increasing fire risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 26, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles. A total of 163,011 units are affected.
What You Should Do
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. VINs are searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Why This Matters
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V308000. Report received May 15, 2026. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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