Hyundai Motor America: Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, 2024 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5)

Company / brand

Hyundai Motor America

Product

2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5; 2024 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5

Reason / hazard

A fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do (remedy)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 6

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Park outside

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