2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls and problems

2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 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.

2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 26V693000 · reported October 20, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 17 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
The risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

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.

Elantra Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
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 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, the most recent reported on October 20, 2026 (Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.