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Hyundai recalls over 54,000 Elantra hybrid vehicles over fire risk

Published May 20, 2026 1:50 PM MST

FILE - The Hyundai brand logo (brand, logo, symbol, emblem, manufacturer logo) can be seen on a vehicle. (Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Hyundai is recalling over 54,000 vehicles that were sold in the United States because of a potential fire risk, according to a U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety ⁠Administration (NHTSA) alert shared on May 16. 

By the numbers:

Approximately 54,337 hybrid Hyundai Elantras that were sold between 2024 and 2026 are subject to the recall.

Dig deeper:

The recall stems from a fire hazard linked to the overheating of the hybrid power control unit. 

What you can do:

Consumers who purchased a vehicle that is impacted by this recall can bring it to a dealership and get a software update for free.

Owners can contact Hyundai’s customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information. 

The Source: Information for this article was taken from a recall alert from the NHTSA website. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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