Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat
Hyundai Motor America
Which vehicles may be affected?
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Potentially affected: 54,337
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What NHTSA says
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Consequence
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.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V308000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V308000
Report date: May 15, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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