2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 15, 2026 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Elantra Hybrid years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls (1)

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Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu)May 14, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles

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

Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra Hybrid model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.