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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Power Unit May Overheat

NHTSA campaign 26V308000 · Reported May 15, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America

critical How serious is it? About this label

Overheating in this unit increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V308000
Reported to NHTSA	May 15, 2026
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management:power Control Unit/module (hpcu)
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles have a part called the hybrid power control unit, which is part of the hybrid drive system. This unit may overheat during normal use of the vehicle. Hyundai is recalling these vehicles so dealers can update the software to fix the overheating issue. The software update is meant to prevent the unit from getting too hot while the vehicle is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact a dealer to schedule the free software update, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V308000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Electrical System Recalls Involving Battery Fires and Power Loss · all 23 Hyundai recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Summary: 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.