Hyundai Recalls More Than 54,000 Elantra Vehicles Over Fire Risk in Power Control Unit

The company was aware of four incidents related to the issue, one of which resulted in a vehicle fire, but no injuries were reported.

The new Hyundai Elantra is presented at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 18, 2015. David McNew/Getty Images

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 54,337 Elantra hybrid vehicles due to a potential electrical issue that could lead to an increased risk of fire.

The issue stems from a transistor inside the vehicle’s hybrid power control unit (HPCU), which controls power delivery to key components of the automobile’s hybrid electrical system. Under high electrical loads, the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor, a common electrical component, could overheat and damage the hybrid power control unit, a recall notice posted on May 20 on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) X account stated.