Vehicle recall 23V589000 · August 18, 2023
2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V589000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 18, 2023
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 248
- Owner notification
- September 26, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37,997
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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