Recall 23V-589
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2021 to 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: Vehicle speed control; Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-589
- Reported
- August 18, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 37,997 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2021 to 2023