2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recall: vehicle speed control
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on August 18, 2023. It covers about 37,997 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 37,997
- reported
- Aug 18, 2023
- owners notified
- Sep 26, 2023
- related complaints
- 28
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V589000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2021-2023 202120222023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about acceleration problems.
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Questions about recall 23V589000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 23V589000, reported on August 18, 2023, covers about 37,997 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V589000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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