Hyundai Canada issued a safety recall for 6,082 2024–2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles due to a possible fire risk. Hyundai states there have been no fires, incidents, injuries, or fatalities related to the issue in Canada. The concern involves the hybrid power control unit, which may overheat. In the U.S., 54,337 vehicles are recalled for the same problem. The U.S. regulator says the issue can cause a no-start condition or reduced power mode in most cases, and could also lead to overheating and increase fire risk. Hyundai will notify affected drivers and provide a free software update to correct the overheating problem.
"Hyundai Canada has issued a safety recall for some 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles due to a possible fire risk. The recall applies to 6,082 Canadian cars, according to Hyundai. "At this time, there have been no fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities related to this issue in Canada," Hyundai spokesperson Nitish Bissonauth said in an email to CBC News."
"An issue with the hybrid power control unit in some of the vehicles might lead to overheating, according to Hyundai. The NHTSA says this will lead to a no start condition or a reduced power mode in the vehicle in most cases, though could cause overheating and increase the risk of a fire."
"Hyundai says it is notifying all affected drivers, and will perform a software update free of charge that will fix the overheating problem."
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