If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hybrid Propulsion System

Date Announced

MAR 12, 2018

Vehicles Affected

2,840

Hyundai Recall #

175

NHTSA Campaign #

18V166000

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

Actions

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.

Documents (12)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 22, 2018 - Subject: Recall 175: 2016-2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Voltage Protection Device (Remedy Not Yet Available)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
• Safety Bulletin - SUBJECT: 2016-2017 SONATA PHEV BATTERY BMS AND WIRING REPLACEMENT (RECALL CAMPAIGN 175)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3