Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2017-2018): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18V704000 · Oct 5, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America
10,575
vehicles affected
10,575
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V704000
- Date
- Oct 5, 2018
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 10,575
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system > Inverter
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Ioniq Hybrid | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V704000?
1 model: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2017-2018), about 10,575 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V704000?
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.
What can happen?
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing 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.