HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID (2017) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hyundai recalls 2017 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles with potential electrical short causing fire. Owners must have HCA caps inspected for oil leaks and replaced if needed. Free fix starts June 20, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles because the hydraulic clutch actuator oil seal may leak, causing oil buildup that could lead to electrical shorts and fire. This affects vehicles that were sold between 2017 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226025-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-2017-fire-risk-from-electrical-short.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226025-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-2017-fire-risk-from-electrical-short · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V260000
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“Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017: Fire Risk from Electrical Short.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226025-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-2017-fire-risk-from-electrical-short. Based on NHTSA recall #18V260000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V260000).
Why it’s dangerous
Oil leaking from the hydraulic clutch actuator seal can accumulate in the cap area. This buildup may cause an electrical short, which could lead to a fire in normal vehicle use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers with the hydraulic clutch actuator oil seal issue face a risk of fire if oil leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has a hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) cap with oil leakage. The recall started in June 2018 for affected vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to get the recall information and schedule a free inspection.
Have HCA Caps Inspected
Dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the assembly if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The hydraulic clutch actuator oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area and cause an electrical short.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is affected if it has a hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) cap with oil leakage.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free inspection and possible replacement of the HCA assembly.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V260000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 18V260000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176. 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 #18V260000 (April 24, 2018)
- 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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