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2017 Hyundai Ioniq recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 51
Latest campaign: Jun 28, 2022

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Hybrid propulsion system	4	Jun 28, 2022	22V459000 18V704000 18V260000 17V532000
Electrical system	1	Dec 7, 2021	21V944000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 28, 2022Latest campaign


Jun 28, 202222V459000	Hybrid propulsion system: inverter An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V459000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 22V459000 · Jun 28, 2022
Dec 7, 202121V944000	Electrical system: propulsion system charging Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V944000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Ioniq Electric Campaign NHTSA 21V944000 · Dec 7, 2021
Oct 5, 201818V704000	Hybrid propulsion system: inverter The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V704000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Ioniq Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 18V704000 · Oct 5, 2018
Apr 24, 201818V260000	Hybrid propulsion system An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V260000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Ioniq Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 18V260000 · Apr 24, 2018
Aug 28, 201717V532000	Hybrid propulsion system If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V532000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Ioniq Electric Campaign NHTSA 17V532000 · Aug 28, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, Ioniq Electric. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component51

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

51Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	22	43	0	3	1
Engine	12	24	0	1	0
Power train	9	18	1	1	1
Unknown or other	7	14	0	0	0
Hybrid propulsion system	7	14	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	10	4	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	10	0	1	0
Steering	4	8	0	0	0
Service brakes	4	8	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	4	0	0	0
Wheels	1	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0	0
Air bags	1	2	1	0	0
Seat belts	1	2	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid.

Latest reports

Power train
“After the Dealership, Michigan City Hyundai (MCH), performed part of the needed repairs, I became aware of what could/would have been a fire hazard (as evidenced by brownish/black heat spots, on the metal cover of the…”
Filed 10/04/2026 · ODI 11768813
Power train
“I was driving my two young daughters (ages [XXX] and [XXX]) to school, in clear conditions, when we suddenly heard a static-like noise.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760846
Electrical system
“The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic failure of the hybrid drive motor rotor, transmission, and engine clutch, resulting in a $14,993 repair quote.”
Filed 07/21/2026 · ODI 11751771

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2017 Hyundai Ioniq recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. The most recent, 22V459000 (reported June 28, 2022), concerns hybrid propulsion system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq recalls for?

The largest group is hybrid propulsion system, with 4 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Hyundai Ioniq?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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