Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

17V532000

ManufacturerHyundai Motor AmericaReported2017-08-28Affected218 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Hyundai