Hyundai recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V704000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,575
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 16, 2016 to Aug 16, 2017
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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 Apr 24, 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.