Hyundai Australia has launched a voluntary recall for its Elexio electric mid-size SUV over a potential fault with its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that could result in drivers being put in heightened danger of a collision due to sudden and unexpected braking.

News of the recall first broke online over the weekend as owners shared messages from Hyundai dealers, as well as untrue allegations that the company had removed the model from its Australian website.

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WhichCar by Wheels received the following statement confirming the recall when we contacted Hyundai for comment: “Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has launched a voluntary safety recall for the ELEXIO EV.

“In certain situations, ELEXIO’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may apply sudden and unexpected braking even though it is not necessary. Sudden braking of this nature could increase the risk of rear-end collisions with any following vehicles.”

The statement went on to say that Hyundai is recalling all 1619 affected vehicles and owners are being asked to contact an authorised dealer to organise repairs. Anyone wanting more information can contact Hyundai’s customer care by emailing [email protected] or calling 1800 186 306.

Owners of the affected vehicles – all of which were made between October 10, 2025 and August 25 this year – can arrange to get a temporary loan vehicle, and new deliveries of the model have been paused.

While the recall announcement was not listed on the federal government’s vehicle recall website at the time of writing, the brand expects that to be updated on Monday or Tuesday.

The Elexio announcement follows Hyundai recalling more than 14,000 of its Kona SUVs in late September. That occurred due to problems with the seatbelt anchors, some of which didn’t meet specifications during internal testing, and the brand advised Aussies not to use the centre seat in the vehicles until the fault had been rectified.