2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:propulsion System:hybrid Management:power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) 2026-05-14 · campaign 26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Electrical System 2026-05-27 · 26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 1st navigation map and software update key improv
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle · 14,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 hyundai elantra hybrid. the contact stated that while driving with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate properly. additionally, the engine vibrated abnormally, smoke emanated from under the hood, the message "reduced speed" was displayed, and the check engine warning light illumina…”
2026-07-27 · Visibility/Wiper“we have had the car for 2 months and when i went out to start it the other day i noticed a large crack in the lower 1/3 of the windshield, starting at the edge/gasket of the passengers side and spreading horizontally all the way to the drivers side. there is no impact mark anywhere on the windshield leading us to believe it is a defect in the glass…”
2026-07-15 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“the vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine compartment fire while safely parked inside an employment parking garage in [xxx] on xxx, at approximately 3:04 pm. i was physically sitting inside the vehicle cabin when heavy smoke suddenly began pouring out from the engine bay. i immediately evacuated the vehicle for my safety. within moments, the sm…”
2024-11-26 · Unknown Or Other“we lease 5 hyundai 2024 elantra blue hybrids that were bought new a few months back. we have experienced the same issues with 3 of the 5 so far. cars will stall at low speeds and sometimes engine light goes on. cars will suddenly not accelerate after stopping at a stop sign. extreme danger for our drivers who are transporting developmentally disabl…”
2024-08-15 · Lane Departure: Warning“the car has an annoying picture of a coffee cup and tells me to consider taking a break followed by annoying beeps. this announcement happens every 5-10 minutes on the expressway regardless of who drives the car and if they are staying in the lanes. hyundai took the way to disable this out of the menu this year and all the people in the car hear i…”
2024-03-17 · Electrical System“i received two emails from hyundai bluelink that "vehicle battery level is below normal" late night 16 march 2024 shortly before midnight and several hours after i had parked my vehicle for the night. the car is less than two weeks old with less than 300 miles. after each email notice i checked my car and could not see any device or process which…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.