Hyundai recalls certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error that may cause unintended acceleration after brake release. Owners must update motor control unit software at dealerships.
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles with a software error that could cause unintended acceleration after releasing the brake pedal. This risk may lead to crashes if the vehicle accelerates unexpectedly while the driver is not pressing the accelerator.
A software error in the motor control unit may cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly when the brake pedal is released. This can happen during normal driving conditions and may lead to loss of control and crashes.
Owners of 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV vehicles are affected. Drivers who experience unintended acceleration after brake release are at higher risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV. The recall was announced in September 2023 and applies to all vehicles in this model range.
Dealers will update the motor control unit software for free. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule the update.
Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
Yes, the recall applies to all 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV vehicles.
Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV. The recall was announced in September 2023 and applies to all vehicles in this model range.
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a software update. Do not drive the vehicle if unintended acceleration occurs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V589000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 23V589000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
