Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 18V-166 · 2016–2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
Hyundai Motor America recall 18V-166 covers 2,840 2016–2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 30 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 31, 2015 to August 31, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.