Hyundai Sonata PLUG-IN Hybrid (2016-2018): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18V166000 · Mar 12, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America
2,840
vehicles affected
2,840
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V166000
- Date
- Mar 12, 2018
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 2,840
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 2016-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V166000?
1 model: Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid (2016-2018), about 2,840 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V166000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.