Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?

• 2024-2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Electrical Power Control Unit Recall (26V308)
  May 14, 2026 · 54,337 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

  Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Backup Camera Recall (24V879)
  November 21, 2024 · 226,118 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Cruise Control Recall (23V589)
  August 18, 2023 · 37,997 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.

  Risk: Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent Front Seat Belt Recall (22V354) Repeat recall
  May 19, 2022 · 230,233 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge.

• 2022 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V123) Repeat recall
  March 3, 2022 · 140 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Elantra Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (21V796) Repeat recall
  October 13, 2021 · 978 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

Which Elantra Hybrid parts are recalled most?

Which Elantra Hybrid model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Elantra Hybrid for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Elantra Hybrid owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, while slowing down, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward. The vehicle seemed as though it was attempting to accelerate forward. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive force to keep the vehicle from moving forward.

2021 HYUNDAI Elantra Hybrid owner, Vehicle Speed Control, NHTSA complaint 11424595

The headlights and back lights turn off at random times when the headlights are on the automatic setting. This problem happens very frequently at night, putting my family at risk when the lights go off and cannot see what is ahead of us.

2021 HYUNDAI Elantra Hybrid owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11672296

Driving on interstate at 70mph. Multiple, five or six, warnings pop up in rapid succession mostly dealing with the safety features such as distance to car in front, adaptive speed control, lane keeping. The last one was hybrid system – safely stop. The car then immediately lost all acceleration power leaving us coasting.

2022 HYUNDAI Elantra Hybrid owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11653071

Can a recall make your Elantra Hybrid a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

3 of the 6 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Hyundai recalls

Other Hyundai models with recalls

• Accent: 4 recalls
• Elantra: 11 recalls
• Elantra Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Elantra N: 5 recalls
• Ioniq 5: 15 recalls
• Ioniq 6: 6 recalls
• Ioniq 9: 3 recalls
• Kona: 8 recalls
• Kona Electric: 3 recalls
• Kona N: 2 recalls
• Nexo: 2 recalls
• Palisade: 15 recalls
• Palisade Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Santa Cruz: 9 recalls
• Santa FE: 18 recalls
• Santa FE Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Sonata: 7 recalls
• Sonata Hybrid: 1 recall
• Tucson: 15 recalls
• Tucson Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Veloster: 1 recall
• Veloster N: 2 recalls
• Venue: 3 recalls

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