Mechanic Notes

2025 Hyundai Elantra Power Control Unit/Module (HPCU) recall 26V308000

Safety recall

Component: Electrical System: Propulsion System: Hybrid Management: Power Control Unit/Module (HPCU) · Campaign 26V308000 · Reported 15/05/2026

Symptoms / what can happen

Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

Cause

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

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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