HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID 2017: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V704000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-28 2018-10-05 2018-10-12

Production Dates: 2016-11-16 - 2017-08-16

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 178

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10575

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.