NHTSA campaign 21V944000

Hyundai Motor America recall 21V944000

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.

Reported 12/07/2021

What can happen

Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: Propulsion system: Charging: Module: Onboard (obcm)
  • Electrical system: Software

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.