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NHTSA recall 18V166000

Hybrid propulsion system

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

Reported Mar 12, 20182,840 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 175Built Jul 31, 2015 – Aug 31, 2017

The defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

The risk

If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
201620172018

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.