Hyundai recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V260000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 24, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 18, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,156
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 16, 2016 to Sep 20, 2017
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Hybrid propulsion system Jun 28, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Wheels Oct 9, 2019
- Hyundai recall: Hybrid propulsion system Oct 5, 2018
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.