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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

These are federal recalls reported for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

21V-944 Open recall Dec 7, 2021

Hyundai Motor America

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.

Risk: Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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17V-532 Open recall Aug 28, 2017

Hyundai Motor America

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.

Risk: If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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