Hyundai Ioniq Electric recall (21V944000)

Hyundai · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 21V944000
Report Received: 2021-12-07
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Make: Hyundai
Model(s): IONIQ ELECTRIC
Model Year(s): 2017, 2018, 2019
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
Potentially Affected Units: 2,679

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

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