NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Recalls
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Hyundai Ioniq Electric built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA 17V532000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
NHTSA 21V944000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported July 12, 2021 by Hyundai Motor America
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.