NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America - Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat
Published: May 15, 2026Recall ID: 26V308000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Affected Products
Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 26V308000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V308000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 301 |
| Potentially affected | 54337 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |