2021–2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V589000 · 38K units potentially affected · filed Aug 18, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V589000
- Manufacturer no.
- 248
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Units affected
- 37,997
- Report received
- Aug 18, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 26, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2021, 2022, 2023