2021–2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Electrical System Recall 23V589000 (Hyundai 248)
NHTSA recall 23V589000 (Hyundai recall 248) covers about 37,997 2021–2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Aug 18, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V589000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 26, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Hyundai recall number 248
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V589000 as 248. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "248 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 2021–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 18, 2023
- Owner notification
- Sep 26, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
Check your VIN for 23V589000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V589000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V589000 or 248). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V589000?
NHTSA recall 23V589000 (Hyundai recall 248) covers about 37,997 2021–2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Aug 18, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V589000?
NHTSA's record for 23V589000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V589000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V589000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 26, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Hyundai recall number for 23V589000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 248. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (248) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V589000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V589000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.