Hyundai recalls all Elexio EVs and halts deliveries over braking

Key takeaways

• All 1619 Elexios are affected, including 944 delivered by the end of October
• Deliveries are paused, and a fix is estimated for February 2027
• Owners can arrange loan vehicles through Hyundai dealers or call 1800 186 306

Hyundai Australia has recalled every Elexio electric SUV supplied locally, 1619 vehicles in total, over a fault that can cause sudden braking when it isn’t needed. Hyundai has paused deliveries until a fix is available, and its estimated timing is February 2027. It is offering loan vehicles in the meantime.

Hyundai Elexio recall: what’s wrong

Hyundai says the Elexio’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system, which automatically brakes to avoid a crash, may apply sudden and unexpected braking in certain situations. Sudden braking like this could increase the risk of a rear-end collision from vehicles behind. Hyundai says some owners reported the problem before it issued the voluntary recall.

The recall covers every Elexio, built between 10 October 2025 and 25 August 2026. Of the 1619 vehicles, 944 had been delivered to customers by the end of October.

The fix involves replacement hardware and a software update. Hyundai’s customer information sheet estimates February 2027, saying that timeline is under review. Hyundai hopes to finish earlier but cannot guarantee it.

What Elexio owners can do

Owners can contact an authorised Hyundai dealer to arrange a temporary loan vehicle. Customers waiting to take delivery are also eligible for one. Hyundai has removed the Elexio from the online configurator, though it remains in the local line-up.

Owners can also contact Hyundai Customer Care on 1800 186 306 or at [email protected].

The Elexio is Hyundai’s first Chinese-developed and Chinese-built model sold in Australia, and Australia was the first right-hand-drive export market. Deliveries started early this year.

The official recall notice is due on the Department of Infrastructure’s recalls website this week, and Hyundai says it hopes to deliver the fix before February.