Hyundai Ioniq Recall R/2018/297: Hybrid Warning Lamp Eliminated On Instrument Cluster May Indicate Thermal Damage To Power…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 5,151
- vehicles in the UK
- 81C068
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Ioniq vehicles built between 12 July 2016 and 13 July 2017. Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident. The dealer will replace power relays. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HYBRID WARNING LAMP ELIMINATED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INDICATE THERMAL DAMAGE TO POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY AND POWER CABLE Defect: Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident. Remedy: Replace power relays. Inspect relay holders and replace if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hybrid warning lamp eliminated on instrument cluster may indicate thermal damage to power relay assembly and power cable.
The Fix
The dealer will replace power relays.
Are You Affected?
Ioniq built between 12 July 2016 and 13 July 2017 may be included. Hyundai estimates 5,151 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 81C068 or the DVSA reference R/2018/297. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IoniqWheel nuts not tightened to correct specification | Book soon | R/2019/359 | |
| IoniqCoolant may leak into electric power control unit | Urgent | R/2018/103 | |
| Inster AX EVThe vehicle three-way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation | Urgent | R/2026/267 | |
| Ioniq AE EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/159 | |
| Kona OS EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/128 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2018/299 on 19 Nov 2018, for curtain air bag may not inflate correctly if deployed. The one launched after it was R/2018/298 on 17 Dec 2018, for rear sliding doors may close suddenly. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/297, launched 10 December 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.