Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA has issued 6 safety recalls for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, covering model years 2021 through 2026. Seat belt faults account for 3 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2022 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 230,233 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2026.

Total recalls: 6
Model years affected: 6
Most recalled part: Seat belt
Latest recall: 2026

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 6 total.

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All Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V308000Electrical systemReported May 14, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)

Model years affected: 2024–2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.

What can happen

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.

Vehicles affected: 54,337
Maker's recall no.: 301
Owners notified: July 3, 2026

Read campaign 26V308000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V879000Backup cameraReported November 21, 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Model years affected: 2021–2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What can happen

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

Vehicles affected: 226,118
Maker's recall no.: 271
Owners notified: January 14, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 111

Read campaign 24V879000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V589000Electrical systemReported August 18, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2021–2023

The problem

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.

What can happen

Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 37,997
Maker's recall no.: 248
Owners notified: September 26, 2023

Read campaign 23V589000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V354000Seat beltReported May 19, 2022

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Model years affected: 2021–2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

What can happen

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

The fix

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Vehicles affected: 230,233
Maker's recall no.: 229
Owners notified: August 29, 2022

Read campaign 22V354000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V123000Seat beltReported March 3, 2022

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

What can happen

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Vehicles affected: 140
Maker's recall no.: 220
Owners notified: May 19, 2022

Read campaign 22V123000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V796000Seat beltReported October 13, 2021

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Model years affected: 2021

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

What can happen

An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.

Vehicles affected: 978
Maker's recall no.: 211/009G
Owners notified: February 10, 2022

Read campaign 21V796000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid across model years 2021 to 2026. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Hyundai Elantra Hybrid model year has the most recalls?

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid carries the most, with 4 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

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