Hyundai recalls certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrids due to potential HPCU overheating causing fire. Owners receive free software update via dealers.
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles because their hybrid power control unit (HPCU) may overheat and cause fire. This is a safety issue that requires a software update to prevent fire risk.
The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) in some Elantra Hybrids can overheat, which increases the risk of fire. This overheating occurs due to a software issue that may not be detected until the system is under heavy load.
Owners of 2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the recalled HPCU assembly are at risk of fire if the system overheats.
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The recall covers specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 16, 2026.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Dealers will provide a free software update for the HPCU to prevent overheating and fire risk.
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.
2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles with the specific HPCU assembly that may overheat.
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid and verify your VIN on NHTSA.gov, which became searchable on May 16, 2026.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will update the HPCU software free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V308000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 26V308000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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