Transport CanadaCritical
2017 HYUNDAI IONIQTransport Canada Recall #2021735
The official notice
Defect
On certain Ioniq EV models, the vehicle could accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released. Note: This problem can only happen under certain conditions after the vehicle enters "fail-safe" mode.
Safety Risk
A vehicle that continues to accelerate could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you bring your vehicle to a dealer to update the electric power control unit (EPCU) software. The dealer will also add additional ground wiring between the drive motor/gear assembly and frame.
3,236 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R0205 (11D138)Updated June 10, 2026