Hyundai is recalling more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles in the United States after federal regulators identified a fire risk linked to overheating in the hybrid power control unit. The recall affects certain 2024-2026 models.
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the overheating issue may cause affected vehicles to fail to start or enter a reduced-power mode under high electrical loads. In some cases, the problem may also lead to localized thermal damage inside the assembly.
The recall comes amid a broader wave of safety actions across the auto industry, including recent recalls announced by Tesla involving the Cybertruck and several other electric vehicle models. Hyundai dealers will update the affected software free of charge.
The issue was disclosed Wednesday through notices published by the NHTSA and reported by Reuters. Hyundai has not announced any injuries or crashes connected to the defect in the material provided by regulators.
Overheating Problem Affects 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid Vehicles
The recall covers 54,337 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles from model years 2024 through 2026, according to Reuters and the NHTSA. Regulators said the problem is tied to the hybrid power control unit, which can overheat when subjected to high electrical loads.
According to the NHTSA, overheating inside the unit may prevent vehicles from starting properly or may force them into a reduced-power driving mode. The agency also stated that the condition could producelocalized thermal damage affecting internal components of the assembly.
Hyundai dealers will resolve the issue through a software update provided at no cost to owners. The reports released Wednesday did not include any estimate for when owner notifications would begin.
Reuters reported that the recall was formally announced by the federal auto safety regulator on May 20. The agency’s findings were limited to the overheating risk and the related operational failures identified in affected vehicles.
Tesla Recalls Add to Growing List of Vehicle Safety Actions
The Hyundai action follows several recalls recently announced by Tesla involving different vehicle models and safety concerns.
According to information cited by The Independent, Tesla recalled 173 Cybertrucks after regulators identified cracking in the rotor that could allow the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub. The recall applies to model year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks equipped with 18-inch steel wheels.
The NHTSA said rough roads and cornering could place strain on the stud hole in the wheel rotor, eventually causing cracks to form. Continued driving under those conditions could lead to wheel stud separation, affecting vehicle controllability and increasing crash risk.
Tesla said affected vehicles would receive replacement front and rear brake rotors, hubs, and lug nuts free of charge. The manufacturer assigned the recall number SB-26-33-003, according to the report. The company also announced another recall involving more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles because of a software issue that may temporarily disable the rearview camera image.
According to The Independent, Tesla said it was not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fatalities connected to either recall. The recall number for the rearview camera issue is SB-26-00-016.
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