Hyundai Recalls Some Elantra Hybrid Vehicles Over Possible Overheating, Fire Risk Hyundai has announced a recall affecting 6,082 Canadian vehicles in its Elantra Hybrid lineup due to a potential overheating issue.
The problem is not unique to Canada; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 54,337 vehicles in the United States are also being recalled.
The root cause of the issue lies with the hybrid power control unit, which can lead to a "no start" condition or reduced power mode in most cases.