The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2017, 2018 |
| Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 2017, 2018 |
Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2017 | 42 | 3 |
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2018 | 13 | 2 |
| Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 2018 | 4 | 1 |
Other hybrid propulsion system recalls in 2022
5 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the hybrid propulsion system; Hyundai Motor America filed 205 campaigns in all.
| 22V836000 11 Nov 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V187000 25 Mar 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V149000 11 Mar 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V077000 11 Feb 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022