2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, hybrid management, power control unit/module (hpcu)

NHTSA campaign 26V308000 · reported May 14, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 54,337 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 17, 2026 · Vehicle speed control · 14,000 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate properly. Additionally, the engine vibrated abnormally, smoke emanated from under the hood, the message "Reduced Speed" was displayed, and the…

Jul 27, 2026 · Visibility/wiper

We have had the car for 2 months and when I went out to start it the other day I noticed a large crack in the lower 1/3 of the windshield, starting at the edge/gasket of the passengers side and spreading horizontally all the way to the drivers side. There is no impact mark anywhere on the windshield leading us to…

Jul 15, 2026 · Engine · fire reported

The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine compartment fire while safely parked inside an employment parking garage in […] on …, at approximately 3:04 PM. I was physically sitting inside the vehicle cabin when heavy smoke suddenly began pouring out from the engine bay. I immediately evacuated the vehicle for my…

Nov 26, 2024 · Electrical system

We lease 5 Hyundai 2024 Elantra Blue hybrids that were bought new a few months back. We have experienced the same issues with 3 of the 5 so far. Cars will STALL at low speeds and sometimes ENGINE LIGHT goes on. Cars will suddenly not accelerate after stopping at a stop sign. Extreme danger for our drivers who are…

Aug 15, 2024 · Lane departure

The car has an annoying picture of a coffee cup and tells me to consider taking a break followed by annoying beeps. This announcement happens every 5-10 minutes on the expressway regardless of who drives the car and if they are staying in the lanes. Hyundai took the way to disable this out of the menu this year and…

Elantra Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 43000
2022 44030
2023 15550
2024 1601
2025 1501
2026 2000

Across all years, the 2023 Elantra Hybrid has the most complaints (55). All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the most recent reported on May 14, 2026 (Electrical system: propulsion system, hybrid management, power control unit/module (hpcu)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (2).
How many 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 17, 2026.