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NHTSA Recall 17V532000: Hybrid propulsion system

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 218 vehicles. It affects 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

218
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (November 27)
NHTSA campaign17V532000
Manufacturer campaign166
ComponentHYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Report receivedAugust 28, 2017
Owner notificationNovember 27, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V532000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Ioniq Electric2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.