Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recall 26V308000 - Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)

NHTSA · May 14, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V308000 (Hyundai), reported May 14, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 54,337.
• Component: Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu).
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

May 14, 2026

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Source ID

26V308000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 238 recall campaigns from Hyundai Motor America since 2010, 22 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 54,337 vehicles, it is larger than 87% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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