| NHTSA Recall # | 129873 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V166000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 175 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Supplier | HYUNDAI |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 02/05/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 31/07/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/08/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 12/03/18 |
| Report created | 13/03/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2840 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |