Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: Power control unit/module (hpcu)

Date

May 14, 2026

Filed by

Hyundai Motor America

Vehicles

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2024, 2025, 2026)

Component

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)

Description of the defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

Potentially affected

54337

What can happen

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.

Owner notification date

July 3, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

301

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

HPCU RESERVOIR MODULE · HPCU (Blue-level) · 36600-2BBG0; HPCU RESERVOIR MODULE · HPCU (SEL, Limited) · 36600-2BBG1

Recall number

26V308000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.