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Hyundai — Ioniq

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The inner housing of the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) may have burrs which can damage an inner oil seal over time.
Origin
Republic of Korea
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This alert was reported 2934 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Hyundai Ioniq cars. A small part inside the clutch may have sharp edges that could hurt another part over time.

What's happening? The sharp edges might cause a leak in the clutch system. This could lead to a fire risk in the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Hyundai Ioniq in certain countries, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Hyundai dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The inner housing of the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) may have burrs which can damage an inner oil seal over time. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
August 31, 2018
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/329846

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hyundai — Ioniq. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The inner housing of the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) may have burrs which can damage an inner oil seal over time. · Origin: Republic of Korea
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 31, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Croatia, Iceland, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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