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2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid recalls & problems

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

WheelsOct 20, 2026

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 26V69300017 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
Electrical systemMay 14, 2026

Propulsion system › Hybrid management › Power control unit/module (hpcu)

Recall 26V30800054,337 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Elantra Hybrid Blue Hybrid

54mpg combined
City / highway51 / 58 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,250/year to fuel

Elantra Hybrid Hybrid

50mpg combined
City / highway49 / 52 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.