Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

May 20 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor 005380.KS is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

Here are further details:

  • The recall covers certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles.

  • Overheating in the hybrid power control unit under high electrical loads can cause affected vehicles to fail to start or enter reduced‑power mode, the auto regulator said.

  • In some cases, the overheating could lead to localized thermal damage to the assembly and internal components, the agency added.

  • Dealers will update the affected software free of charge, NHTSA said.


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