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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V459000·Announced 2022-06-28

Hyundai Recalls 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrids for Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles because a power relay assembly may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 (power relay assembly) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid (HEV) and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) vehicles. This recall affects vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 18V-704. The defect involves the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat, which may overheat.

An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire. This recall replaces the previous NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles that were already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID, IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
10,575

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 (2)

  • IONIQ HYBRID
  • IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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