Hyundai recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
What could happen
If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V166000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,840
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 31, 2015 to Aug 31, 2017
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 175
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.