Hyundai Recalls 1619 Elexio Electric SUVs in Australia
Sudden unnecessary braking from an automatic emergency braking fault prompts a voluntary recall and a pause in new deliveries.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Automotive — General
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Hyundai Australia has issued a voluntary safety recall covering 1619 Elexio electric SUVs built between 10 October 2025 and 25 August 2026. The automatic emergency braking system may apply sudden and unexpected braking when it is not necessary, and new deliveries of affected vehicles have been paused until a remedy is completed.
Why it matters
Unnecessary sudden braking could increase the risk of rear-end collisions with following vehicles, and owners could be without their own car for up to three months. A remedy is not expected to be available in Australia until February 2027, so affected owners face an extended wait.
The recall covers 1619 Elexio vehicles built between 10 October 2025 and 25 August 2026, while more than 36,000 Tucson petrol and hybrid SUVs were recalled earlier this year for an AEB software issue. Hyundai has not confirmed a remedy timeframe earlier than February 2027, and the fault replication and solution work is still under way.
The players
Hyundai Australia
The Australian arm of the South Korean carmaker, which is leading the Elexio recall and loan vehicle program for affected owners.
Hyundai Motor Company
The South Korean parent company whose engineers are in Australia working to replicate the braking fault and develop a solution.
The details
Owners are asked to contact an authorised Hyundai dealer to arrange a temporary loan vehicle and start the repair process. Hyundai Australia will contact owners directly when the remedy becomes available.
Timeline
February 2026: Elexio launched as Hyundai's first Chinese-built model for Australia.
10 October 2025 to 25 August 2026: Build window for the 1619 recalled vehicles.
Earlier in 2026: Tucson AEB software recall of more than 36,000 vehicles in Australia.
Later this week: A formal recall notice is expected on the government vehicle recalls website.
February 2027: Expected availability of the AEB remedy in Australia.
Roadmap
Hyundai's earlier 2026 recall of more than 36,000 Tucson SUVs for an AEB software issue sets a precedent that the Elexio recall now extends to a second model. Together the two recalls point to a recurring problem with the brand's emergency braking software in Australia, as Hyundai ramps up Chinese-built models in the local market.
Owners of affected Elexio vehicles should contact an authorised Hyundai dealer to arrange a temporary loan vehicle, as they could be without their own car for up to three months. Until the remedy is installed, drivers should be aware that the AEB system may brake suddenly without cause, which can raise the risk of a rear-end collision.
The takeaway
Owners of recalled vehicles should act promptly by contacting a Hyundai dealer for a loan car rather than waiting for the remedy. Checking official recall listings regularly is the most reliable way to stay informed about the status of a fix.
What happens next
A formal recall notice is expected later this week on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts' vehicle recalls website, and Hyundai Australia will contact owners once the remedy is available, with a target of February 2027.
Further reading
For related coverage of vehicle safety issues, browse the Automotive — General section.
More information
Read the full Hyundai Elexio recall report for further detail on the braking fault.
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