2017 Hyundai IONIQ ELECTRIC Recalls
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Hyundai IONIQ ELECTRIC. Every repair below is free at a franchised dealer, by federal law.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. 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.
Risk: Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
Risk: If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.
Does this apply to your IONIQ ELECTRIC?
Campaigns list every affected vehicle at the model level, but individual vehicles may already be repaired or fall outside the affected production range. Check a specific VIN with the Hyundai recall lookup — free — or see other 2017 Hyundai models with recalls. Source: official NHTSA recall database.