HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V589000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA HEV | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-08-18 | 2023-08-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 248
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37997
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
