NHTSA recall 23V589000
Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration
- Vehicles affected
- 37,997
- Completion rate
- 96.81%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- N/A
Description
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.
Issue
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Internal ID: 23V589000 · Updated October 15, 2026
