HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC (2017) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Ioniq Electric vehicles with a potential risk of crash if coolant contacts the EPCU. Owners will receive free repairs to fix the manufacturing defect.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) that could allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board. This risk may cause a vehicle stall, increasing the chance of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226023-hyundai-2017-ioniq-electric-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226023-hyundai-2017-ioniq-electric-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V532000
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“Hyundai 2017 Ioniq Electric Recall: Hybrid Propulsion System Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226023-hyundai-2017-ioniq-electric-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V532000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V532000).
Why it’s dangerous
The EPCU (Electronic Power Control Unit) is a critical component that manages the vehicle's hybrid propulsion system. If coolant from the vehicle's cooling system contacts the EPCU's circuit board, it can cause a stall, which may lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of a potential crash if coolant contacts the EPCU.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicle has a manufacturing defect in the EPCU. The recall was issued for specific vehicles with this issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-800-633-5151 to get information about the recall and repair.
Receive Repair Notice
Hyundai will send a second notice when the repair becomes available.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the EPCU that could allow coolant to contact the circuit board.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicle has a manufacturing defect in the EPCU, as the recall was issued for specific vehicles with this issue.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Hyundai will notify you and send a second notice when the repair becomes available. Contact customer service at 1-800-633-5151 for details.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V532000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 17V532000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #17V532000 (August 28, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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