NHTSA Recall 23V589000
Filed by Hyundai Motor America. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 2023-08-18. An estimated 37,997 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 248
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.