Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2017): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18V260000 · Apr 24, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America
10,156
vehicles affected
10,156
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V260000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2018
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 10,156
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Ioniq Hybrid | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V260000?
1 model: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2017), about 10,156 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V260000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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.