The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 31,306 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Consequence
An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Consequence
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
2fires
ENGINE
10
1fires
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
1fires
POWER TRAIN
5
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
3crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
STEERING
2
Total complaints61
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the message "starting engine to avoid battery discharge" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed…”
“January 2022. The car was brought to dealership because the transmission was slipping in 3rd gear. Service light was on. On my way the problem fixed itself. I explained that it happened only in the extreme cold here in michigan. They documented for warranty. Said it may be due to clutch…”
“Engine failure occurred on interstate. Car was jerking and smoke coming from the hood and exhaust while engine was giving out. Hyundai dealership confirmed something blew up within the engine and blew a hole out the side of it. Check engine light came on about 2 weeks prior notified hyundai…”
“Engine failure occurred on interstate. Car was jerking and smoke coming from the hood and exhaust while engine was giving out. Hyundai dealership confirmed something blew up within the engine and blew a hole out the side of it. Check engine light came on about 2 weeks prior notified hyundai…”
“I own a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid vin: [xxx] that is covered under recall 232 (nhtsa 22v-459) related to a defective power relay assembly that poses a fire risk. I brought this issue to hyundai 3 years ago and was told my vehicle was serviced. That turned out to be false. Recently, my car stalled…”
“I own a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid vin: [xxx] that is covered under recall 232 (nhtsa 22v-459) related to a defective power relay assembly that poses a fire risk. I brought this issue to hyundai 3 years ago and was told my vehicle was serviced. That turned out to be false. Recently, my car stalled…”
“The contact owns a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power relay assembly (pra) located underneath the rear seat…”
“The contact owns a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power relay assembly (pra) located underneath the rear seat…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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