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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 22V459📅 Jun 28, 2022

2017–2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid & 2017–2018 Hyundai Ioniq PLUG-IN Hybrid recall: hybrid / ev battery

⚠️ What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.

💥 The risk

An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V459000
Manufacturer recall #
232
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
10,575
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Owner phone
1-855-371-9460
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 23, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V459 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V459?

2017–2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid & 2017–2018 Hyundai Ioniq PLUG-IN Hybrid. 10,575 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-371-9460.