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- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- 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
A power relay assembly located under the rear seat may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. This recall replaces an earlier recall, so vehicles already repaired under that previous recall will need the new remedy completed.
An authorized Hyundai dealer will inspect the system and replace the main relay or the power relay assembly, as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing Hyundai recall number 232.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule a dealer visit as soon as possible, even if your car was repaired under the earlier recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 20172018 |