NHTSA Recall 26V308000: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Fire Risk
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V308000 — the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid power control unit overheating defect that can cause loss of power or fire, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V308000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V308000
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Units recalled
- 54,337
- Component
- Hybrid power control unit (HPCU) — internal transistor
- Risk
- HPCU overheating — can cause loss of power or fire
- Owner letters mailing
- July 13, 2026
Safety notice: HPCU overheating — can cause loss of power or fire. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V308000 covers 54,337 model year 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles. A transistor inside the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) can overheat under heavy electrical loads. Drivers may experience a no-start condition, reduced-power "limp" mode, or warning lights, and in rare cases the overheating can damage internal components and raise the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a free HPCU software update that improves cooling and limits current in certain scenarios. Owner notification letters were expected to mail starting July 13, 2026.
What owners should do now
- Watch for your Hyundai owner-notification letter and get the free software update once available.
- If you experience a no-start, limp mode, or warning lights, have the vehicle checked promptly.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the problem persists after the update, document it and save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or hyundaiusa.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Hyundai customer service: 855-371-9460. NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Hyundai may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V308000 cover?
Recall 26V308000 covers 54,337 model year 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles whose hybrid power control unit can overheat, potentially causing loss of power or, in rare cases, fire.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V308000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or hyundaiusa.com, or call Hyundai at 855-371-9460. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the Elantra Hybrid recall make my car a California lemon?
Not automatically. But if the software update doesn't fix the overheating, you keep experiencing loss of power, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.