HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V944000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | IONIQ ELECTRIC | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-02-02 | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-08 |
Production Dates: 2016-11-17 - 2017-03-30
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 215
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2679
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
