CanadaCertain 2024–2026 Hyundai ELANTRA hybrid vehicles are affected by a defect in the hybrid power control unit (HPCU). The HPCU can overheat, which may cause the vehicle not to start, to enter a reduced power mode with the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, and can create a fire risk. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to update the HPCU software.
How to identify it
2024–2026 Hyundai ELANTRA
The hazard
On certain hybrid vehicles, a problem in the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) could cause it to overheat.
Note: This problem could cause the vehicle not to start or to enter a reduced power mode and the malfunction indicator lamp to display.
An HPCU that overheats can create a fire risk.
What to do
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the HPCU software.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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