Hyundai Ioniq Electric (Hyundai) – Electrical Ground Problem (2021)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC vehicles due to electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:onboard (obcm) issues. Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026