2018 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

1 Recall Recorded

NHTSA: 21V944000

Report Date: December 07, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~2,679 vehicles impacted

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