NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
NHTSA #21V944000Reported December 7, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 2,679 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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