Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2017-2019): Electrical system
Recall 21V944000 · Dec 7, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
2,679
vehicles affected
2,679
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V944000
- Date
- Dec 7, 2021
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 2,679
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Charging > Module > Onboard (obcm); Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Ioniq Electric | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V944000?
1 model: Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2017-2019), about 2,679 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V944000?
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.
What can happen?
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.