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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, most recently filed May 2026. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 26V308000 Filed May 14, 2026

Hybrid Power Control Unit May Overheat

Electrical system · propulsion system · hybrid management · power control unit/module (hpcu)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat.
Consequence
Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported54,337 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (6)

6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, by component (top 7). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 6.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other Elantra Hybrid years

Best and worst Elantra Hybrid years →
29 40 55 6 5
20212022202320242025
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 50 mpg combined

50
mpg combined
49
city
52
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,350
CO₂ tailpipe
177 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,306per year
$109per month
300gallons a year

Miles ÷ 50 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.6 L 4-cyl · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive49 / 52 / 50$1,350177

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

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How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 26V308000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (3), Engine (2), Lane departure (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid get?

EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 49 city, 52 highway and 50 combined mpg.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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