HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC (2019) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai is recalling 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles due to potential unintended acceleration after gas pedal release, which could increase crash risk. Owners must contact Hyundai for free software update and wiring repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles because an unstable electrical ground may cause unintended acceleration after releasing the gas pedal, increasing crash risk. This issue requires a software update and wiring repair to fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223975-hyundai-ioniq-electric-2019-risk-of-unintended-acceleration-after-gas.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223975-hyundai-ioniq-electric-2019-risk-of-unintended-acceleration-after-gas · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V944000
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“Hyundai Ioniq Electric 2019: Risk of Unintended Acceleration After Gas Pedal Release.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223975-hyundai-ioniq-electric-2019-risk-of-unintended-acceleration-after-gas. Based on NHTSA recall #21V944000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V944000).
Why it’s dangerous
An unstable electrical ground can cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in this fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate unexpectedly after the gas pedal is released, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles are affected. Drivers who experience unintended acceleration after releasing the gas pedal are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 9, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a repair for the free software update and wiring repair.
Get Software Update and Repair
Dealers will update the EPCU software and repair the ground wiring at no cost to fix the unintended acceleration issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
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.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 9, 2022.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free software update and wiring repair at a dealer.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V944000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V944000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V944000 (July 12, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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