Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 23V589000 · announced August 18, 2023 · filed by Hyundai Motor America · 37,997 units affected

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.

The risk

Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
• 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
• 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.