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2017 HYUNDAI IONIQNHTSA Campaign #17V532000
The official notice
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
Safety Risk
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.
218 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 166Updated June 10, 2026