Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V704000

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Hyundai Motor America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V704000

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Component
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
10,575
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-05
Owners notified
2019-02-28

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

Safety risk

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.