The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V944000·Announced 2021-12-07

Hyundai Recalls 2017-2019 Ioniq Electric Vehicles for Electrical Ground Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2,679 Ioniq Electric vehicles because an unstable electrical ground may cause unexpected acceleration after the gas pedal is released.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that can lead to unexpected acceleration and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The recall involves 2,679 vehicles where an unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power.

In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released. This unexpected acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,679

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IONIQ ELECTRIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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