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Vehicle RecallReported May 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

Recalled by Hyundai Motor America

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Hyundai Motor America

Vehicle safety recall

This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Hyundai Motor America has issued a safety recall covering 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on May 15, 2026 and affects approximately 54,337 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, with approximately 54,337 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Hyundai Motor America, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid”

Why was 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalled?

According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat. Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.”

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-85…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Full recall details

Status
Ongoing
Date reported
May 15, 2026
Recall started
May 15, 2026
Distributed in
Nationwide
What was recalled
2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Why it was recalled (as stated by the NHTSA)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat. Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
How to identify the affected product
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.
Amount recalled
54,337 vehicles

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalled?+

According to the NHTSA: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles.

How serious is this recall?+

Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if I have 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official NHTSA record

Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.

Recall number: NHTSA-26V308000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.

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