HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V260000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-18 2018-04-24 2018-04-26

Production Dates: 2016-11-16 - 2017-09-20

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 176

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10156

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator "HCA" inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.

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.