2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Electrical System Recall 26V308000 (Hyundai 301)
NHTSA recall 26V308000 (Hyundai recall 301) covers about 54,337 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA May 14, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V308000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, hybrid management, power control unit/module (hpcu))
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
The risk
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 3, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Hyundai recall number 301
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V308000 as 301. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "301 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 | 2024–2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- May 14, 2026
- Owner notification
- Jul 3, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Oct 31, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
Check your VIN for 26V308000
- 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 26V308000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V308000 or 301). 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 26V308000?
NHTSA recall 26V308000 (Hyundai recall 301) covers about 54,337 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA May 14, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V308000?
NHTSA's record for 26V308000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V308000?
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 26V308000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the HPCU software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 3, 2026 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 26V308000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 301. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (301) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V308000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V308000, 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.