HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V589000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV 2022
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.