NHTSA 21V944000Manufacturer no. 215
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Onboard (Obcm)
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 7, 2021
- Owner notification
- February 2, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 2,679 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- IONIQ ELECTRIC
Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Onboard (Obcm); Electrical System › Software
Defect summary
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.
Safety 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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V944000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov