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NHTSARecalled Dec 7, 2021 · #21V944000

Unintended Acceleration after Gas Pedal Release

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Unintended Acceleration after Gas Pedal Release
  • 2017-2019 Ioniq electric
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice