Model year 2019 · Hyundai

2019 Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid / Electric / Plug-in) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid / Electric / Plug-in). The most recent was reported on December 7, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IONIQ ELECTRIC, IONIQ HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid / Electric / Plug-in), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V944000	December 7, 2021	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Onboard (Obcm)
19V720000	October 9, 2019	Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V944000Manufacturer no. 215

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Onboard (Obcm)

Report received by NHTSA: December 7, 2021
Owner notification: February 2, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,679 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IONIQ ELECTRIC

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Onboard (Obcm); Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V944000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V720000Manufacturer no. 184

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Report received by NHTSA: October 9, 2019
Owner notification: November 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 48 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid / Electric / Plug-in): July 3, 2019 – July 23, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: IONIQ HYBRID

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V720000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 8, 2021.