Electrical issues: Hyundai recalls over 54,000 vehicles

Hyundai has announced a recall of more than 54,000 vehicles over electrical faults that could trigger a fire.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted a notice on May 15 showing that the South Korean automaker is recalling certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles over concerns that the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly may overheat, raising the risk of a fire.

A total of 54,337 vehicles are affected by the recall.

Hyundai is expected to mail notification letters to affected vehicle owners on July 13.

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Owners can visit any Hyundai dealership to have the HPCU software updated at no cost, the notice said.

For further inquiries, owners can call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

(Fox 8)