2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls and problems

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls

Recall 21V-944: Electrical System

Reported Dec 7, 2021 · 2,679 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-532: Hybrid Propulsion System

Reported Aug 28, 2017 · 218 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.

Risk: If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	7
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Power Train	2
Steering	2
Service Brakes	1
Wheels	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Jul 25, 2023

The steering is "sticky" causing the vehicle to zig-zag, rather than track straight, especially at highway speeds. If you take your eyes off the road for a second, the vehicle will veer into other lanes. It requires constant vigilance beyond what is required for normal driving to remian in your lane. This is a well-documented issue online involving the ball bearings and lubrication of the intermediate shaft of the steering column.

Electrical System · reported May 19, 2023

Just before 3 PM on Sunday, 14MAY, my Hyundai Ioniq had been charging for a few hours as usual and I heard a circuit breaker "pop". I went outside to check on my car, and my car had started smoking. I immediately unplugged the charger and after the smoke cleared, found that both the charger I purchased months ago and the charge port on the Ioniq had melted. This rendered both items unusable. This is available for inspection. If I had not been home while the car was charging, if the car was inside, or if this had happened at any public charging station, this could of course cause any number of…

Electrical System · reported May 24, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the issue confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Electrical System · at 80,162 miles · reported Aug 31, 2020

If you are slowing down while regenerating, then need to speed up you can't. The active flap system light comes on and makes the car go into a limp mode. It corrects itself about a second or more. Having to speed up for the light that was red and now green created a dangerous situation. I couldn't go.

Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Feb 19, 2020

For approx. One week there was an unpleasant smell noticed inside of the vehicle when driving. It seemed to be more evident when the heat/AC system was off and outside air was coming in through the vents. At the end of the week, on the weekend the odor was noticed when the car was driven home, and after it got home. The hood was opened and it was noticed that the 12v aux battery was bloated on one side, was steaming vapor out of one side, and was very hot. The car was powered off and looked at again the next morning. The car would not open and had to be accessed with the manual key. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric: 21V-944 (electrical system), 17V-532 (hybrid propulsion system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (7 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.