CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
An unstable electrical ground can cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in this mode, the vehicle may accelerate even after the gas pedal is released.
Unexpected acceleration after the gas pedal is released raises the risk of a crash. If your vehicle is affected, Hyundai will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring at an authorized dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 215).
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 201720182019 |
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