Electrical system: propulsion system: hybrid management: power control unit/module (HPCU)
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: hybrid management: power control unit/module (HPCU)
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 54,337
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-05-14
- Owners notified
- 2026-07-03
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Safety risk
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.