Hyundai Ioniq recall: Coolant may leak into electric power control unit
- What's wrong
- The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside…
- What to do
- Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free repair. To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
What’s wrong
The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down.
The fix
To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq | 4 Oct 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 148 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 May 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.