Hyundai Motor is recalling 54,337 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk linked to overheating of the hybrid power control unit, NHTSA said.
The recall covers certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles.
Overheating under high electrical loads can cause the vehicle to fail to start or enter reduced-power mode.
In some cases, it could lead to localized thermal damage to the assembly and internal components.
Dealers will update the affected software free of charge.
