Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid: Hybrid propulsion system

Affects Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid · 2016–2018 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational