2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power control unit/module (hpcu) (electrical system)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Remedy: 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.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra (Elantra Hybrid, Elantra Hybrid Blue, Elantra N, Elantra non-ISG, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–54 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–51 / 27–58 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6); Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (AM-S8); Automatic (AV-S1); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 4 | 29 |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 4 | 40 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 55 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 6 |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
How do I know if my 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V308000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.