The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

Hybrid Propulsion System — Inverter

Date Announced

OCT 05, 2018

Vehicles Affected

10,575

Hyundai Recall #

178

NHTSA Campaign #

18V704000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) Dealer Best Practices and FAQ's for Recall 178: 2017-18 Ioniq HEV/PHEV Power Relay Assembly (TSB #18-01-037)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4