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2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

These are federal recalls reported for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. 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.

18V-166 Open recall Mar 12, 2018

Hyundai Motor America

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

Risk: If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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