Hyundai recalls 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles with overheated Power Relay Assembly (PRA) that could cause fire. Owners must have relay replaced free by dealer.
An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles because the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may overheat and cause a fire. This affects vehicles that were previously recalled under a different number. Owners should have the PRA inspected and replaced by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225017-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-2018-recall-overheated-pra-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225017-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-2018-recall-overheated-pra-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V459000
“Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2018) Recall: Overheated PRA Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225017-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-2018-recall-overheated-pra-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V459000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V459000).
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) under the rear seat can overheat due to a design flaw. This overheating increases the risk of fire, which could damage the vehicle and pose a fire hazard.
Owners of 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers who have not yet had the PRA replaced under a previous recall are most at risk.
Check if your vehicle was mailed a notification letter dated August 23, 2022. The recall covers 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid models that were previously recalled under number 18V-704.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a replacement for the Power Relay Assembly (PRA).
Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA if necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) under the rear seat may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Check if your vehicle was mailed a notification letter dated August 23, 2022, or if it is a 2017-2018 Ioniq Hybrid previously recalled under number 18V-704.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V459000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 22V459000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. 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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