NHTSA (USA)Critical
2021–2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRANHTSA Campaign #23V589000
The official notice
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.
Safety Risk
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
37,997 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 248Updated June 10, 2026