Hyundai IONIQ recalls

13 official safety recalls for the Hyundai IONIQ from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Battery cell voltage deviation may cause a short circuit

    Reported June 15, 2026Model years 2018–2022DVSA recall R/2026/1598,299 vehicles affected

    A voltage deviation inside the high-voltage battery may cause an electrical short circuit. The battery software will be updated, or the battery will be replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation
    Defect
    Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
    Remedy
    High Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required.

  2. Power relay assembly may overheat

    Reported June 28, 2022Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 22V45900010,575 vehicles affected

    The power relay assembly beneath the rear seat may overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or power relay assembly as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
    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.
    Consequence
    An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
    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.
    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.

  3. Accelerator may not operate as intended when released

    Reported February 1, 2022Model years 2016–2019DVSA recall R/2022/0041,139 vehicles affected

    The accelerator may not operate as intended when fully released. The power control unit software will be updated and a ground cable fitted to the three-phase motor.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ACCELERATOR FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED WHEN FULLY RELEASED
    Defect
    The accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released.
    Remedy
    The software will be updated within the Electric Power Control Unit and an additional ground cable will be installed to the 3-phase motor.

  4. Electrical ground issue may cause unexpected acceleration

    Reported December 7, 2021Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 21V9440002,679 vehicles affected

    An unstable electrical ground may reduce acceleration and power in fail-safe mode; in some conditions, the vehicle may accelerate after the accelerator is released, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  5. Lithium-ion battery may develop an electrical short

    Reported April 23, 2021Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2021/087EU Safety Gate A11/00052/212,428 vehicles affected

    An electrical short may occur in the lithium-ion battery. The charge state will first be limited, followed by complete replacement of the battery assembly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
    Defect
    Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
    Remedy
    Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.

  6. Traction battery may short-circuit

    Reported March 1, 2021Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 21V1270004,696 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The battery may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. Owners can perform a battery update using provided instructions or ask a dealer to do it. Dealers will inspect the battery assembly and replace it if needed; repairs are free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
    Consequence
    An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
    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.

  7. Wheel nuts may not be tightened correctly

    Reported December 8, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/35992 vehicles affected

    Wheel nuts may not be tightened to the correct specification. They will be tightened to the correct specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WHEEL NUTS NOT TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    Wheel nuts not tightened to the correct specification
    Remedy
    Tighten wheel nuts to correct specification

  8. Rear wheel lug nuts may be loose

    Reported October 9, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V72000048 vehicles affected

    The right rear wheel lug nuts may not be tight enough, allowing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts if needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
    Consequence
    A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
    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.

  9. Power relay connections may overheat

    Reported December 10, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/2975,151 vehicles affected

    Power relay connections may increase the risk of a thermal incident. The relays will be replaced, and relay holders inspected and replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HYBRID WARNING LAMP ELIMINATED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INDICATE THERMAL DAMAGE TO POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY AND POWER CABLE
    Defect
    Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident.
    Remedy
    Replace power relays. Inspect relay holders and replace if required.

  10. Hybrid system relay may overheat

    Reported October 5, 2018Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 18V70400010,575 vehicles affected

    Poor connections in the main relay may increase electrical resistance and overheat the rear seat above it, creating a fire risk. Dealers will inspect the relay assembly and replace the relay or the assembly as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
    Consequence
    The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.
    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.

  11. Coolant may leak into electric power control unit

    Reported May 1, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2018/103148 vehicles affected

    Porous cracks in the electric power control unit may let coolant leak inside, causing the high-voltage system to shut down immediately. The unit will be inspected with a UV lamp and replaced if porous.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    COOLANT MAY LEAK INTO ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT
    Defect
    The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down.
    Remedy
    To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.

  12. Clutch actuator oil leak may cause a short

    Reported April 24, 2018Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 18V26000010,156 vehicles affected

    The hydraulic clutch actuator seal may leak oil into the cap area, possibly causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect for oil and replace the actuator if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
    Consequence
    An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.
    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.

  13. Coolant may cause hybrid system to stall

    Reported August 28, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V532000218 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing defect may allow coolant to contact the electronic power control unit's circuit board, causing a stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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