Below are recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. This information is consumer-reported and provided for general informational purposes only. Vehicles like this may qualify under California lemon law depending on their individual repair history.
The following recalls were reported to NHTSA. A recall does not by itself establish that any individual vehicle is defective.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Reported consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 280.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Reported consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 287. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated.
Reported consequence: Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles. Certain rear suspension alignment adjustment bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability control.
Reported consequence: A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the adjustment bolts, align the wheels, and replace tires if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 284. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.
Reported consequence: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 274.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles. The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported consequence: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will mail owners a corrected label with inspection and installation instructions. Owners may bring their vehicle to a dealer for the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 279.
The following are consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. These are unverified allegations and are not proof that any defect exists.
I heard a loud pop and my car died and was undriveable in about 5 minutes. Told it was my iccu failure and fuse popping. Apparently this is a common issue. I was almost killed as I was kn thr interstate and needed to be towed. Nothing worked | The vehicle flashed a warning not to drive the car because of an electrical system problem after a loud popping noise. I had the car towed to a dealership who told me the Integrated Charging Controller Unit had failed. The car is only 9 months old wi | ICCU completely went out. Had to have the ICCU replaced with an upgraded one, fuse replaced and software was updated.
On April 1, 2026, my 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 experienced a cascading electrical failure. The vehicle first displayed a warning about a problem with the on-board charger, followed shortly by an alarm and the 'Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply' warning | I started driving and pulled out of a parking lot onto a busy road. The ICCU had failed unknownst to me and as I was underway the car started losing power and the dashboard lit up with warnings about the electrical system. I was limited to 25 MPH f | ICCU fuse blew during operation, car went into limp mode. Vehicle is currently being serviced under warranty through Hyundai
Car charged as scheduled overnight 3/28/26 but was dead the morning of 3/29/26 and when it was jumped gave error "Battery overheated, please stop and exit vehicle" and "check electrical system" - vehicle has been in shop for 16 days, no diagnosis exc | Car showed electrical problem on the dash. Car would not start. | The vehicle exhibited charging failures on multiple occasions over the course of several days after being connected to a Level 2 home charging unit overnight. On repeated mornings, the high-voltage battery was found to have not charged. The vehicle a
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed after just 7400 miles on 2-6-2026. The vehicle would not drive faster than 25 miles per hour and had to be towed to the dealership for repair, where it took approximately one month to be returned to | While traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic and sudden loss of motive power. This resulted in a dangerous situation with no immediate ability to maintain speed in traffic. The manufacturer (Hyundai) identified a failure in | My Ioniq5 experienced a failure of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) while driving. There was a loud "pop" noise from the back seat that occurred while driving, and afterwards the car experienced an unexpected braking/deceleration and was
Check electric vehicle system light came on and power slowly diminished which meant the car was unable to sustain highway speeds. Had to be towed to dealership. | The ICCU (Integrated charging control unit) failed, causing my car to go into "Limp mode" where it was unable to accelerate over 44 mph. This put my safety at risk as I was unable to accelerate on the freeway. The Hyundai dealer confirmed the problem | ICCU FAILURE. Went to start vehicle (at full charge) and warning light came on "Check Battery Health". Wouldn't move, got towed to service center. Diagnosed as an ICCU failure. Car is 6 months old, 9,400 miles on it.
COMPONENT FAILURE: The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed on a 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD Limited with fewer than 3,000 miles on the odometer. The ICCU controls AC onboard charging and DC-DC power conversion. The vehicle is currently at the | ICCU failed less than 5k miles into my lease. I am now no longer able to drive the vehicle and there is no eta on getting a replacement since it’s on back order | ICCU failure while driving my kids to school. Heard pop sound and then dashboard showed electric system failure, car went limp mode and finally died on side of the road
On [XXX] while driving the car on a city street in Northhampton, MA, I heard a loud "pop" and there were multiple warning lights, beeps and messages indicating there was a problem with the electrical system. The car slowed dramatically and I was unab | My new 2025 Ioniq 5 that has 8,700 miles on it suddenly popped up the message "check electric vehicle system" warning as we were driving in our neighborhood. My husband then realized that he could not drive over 30 mph just as he was merging onto our | The ICCU system's fuse failed.The car is currently with the dealership for repairs and could be available for inspection there if needed. The car was rendered inoperable and shut down while operating the vehicle. The abrupt breakdown could have been
As I was driving on a very busy city street I heard a loud pop and then got a warning to check electrical systems. Luckily I was able to get the car to a Walmart parking lot and arrange for the car to be towed to a dealer 90 miles away. The dealer co | My car worked to get to an appointment on 22 Nov. It flashed an error 2 minutes into a 20 minute return trip, saying the cars propulsion failure was imminent. Vehicle would not turn back on after the 3 mile drive home. The ICCU failed. If this faile | I heard a "pop" and then immediately saw "check electric vehicle system". The code I'm receiving in the app is P1A9096. The car was limited in driving speed, and I managed to get the car to the dealer before it stopped driving completely. I have abo
For the HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 XRT, the ICCU, fuse and perhaps hybrid battery malfunctioned. We were in a disabled car on a 4 lane highway with traffic: On February 10, 2026, as we drove out of our home we heard a loud pop. As we got out onto a large 4 lan | On [XXX] my Ioniq 5 stopped operating. It was totally dead. Could not be jumped. Car was towed to the dealership where they had replace the battery, ICCU and fuse. It took about two weeks for this to occur. The car had 3500 miles on it when this happ
On [XXX], the vehicle was unable to be started - no lights, no power, unable to open the doors. I called Hyundai Roadside Assist and they sent someone from AAA a few hours later who was able to "jump start" the vehicle. I took it to the dealer, Man | The ICCU (Integrated Charge Control Unit) failed. Fortunately I was in a parking lot at the time, as the vehicle limited its top speed to around 25 mph. Had the failure occurred on a highway it could have caused a collision. While this is a 2025 mo
The Integrating Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed while attempting to accelerate onto an Interstate Highway. The car then went into 'Limp' mode which only allowed a sped of 20 mph. Luckily I was able to get to the next exit without getting hit by c | While attempting to leave home, the 'Check Electrical System' warning came on. The vehicle entered a 'safe mode' and was unable to accelerate. The car was towed, and the dealer confirmed a complete failure of the ICCU and associated fuse (DTC P1A9096 | ICCU failed. ICCU fuse blew limiting power making car unsafe to drive.
ICCU unit of the car short circuited right in middle of driving and caused the car to go in "limp mode". Sudden pop noise and slowdown created situation where car could be rear-ended. The part has already caused recall for prior model years, but mo | Vehicle unexpectedly entered reduced-power mode while driving. Speed was limited to approximately 25 mph and vehicle displayed “STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK BATTERY” warning along with master warning light and battery warning. MyHyundai system logged an ac
The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1A9096 in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 indicates a "DC/DC Converter Input Voltage Sensor Fault" within the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). No recall has been issued yet but this is a known problem. | I was driving on the CA 405 SB, Long Beach, at about 6 PM 9/19/25. All of a sudden this loud screeching noise started. It was so loud that I pulled off on the left shoulder instead of driving to the first exit. I assumed I was going to find something | Vehicle surges or accelerates at highway speeds of around 60-65 mph. Vehicle will not hold a consistent speed without a pulse or surge.
In-Cabin Camera Unit Replacement - The in- cabin camera unit needs replacement due to a communication failure with the ICC module. Technicians confirmed proper power, ground, and CAN system continuity to the module but encountered a persistent 'ROM I | Have had the 2025 model for 4 months now. Absolutely love everything about it except the driver attention system. I leased this car and honestly if I can't figure out a solution there is no way I'm buying it at the end of the lease. I'm 6'1". I don'
When using cruise control the Driver Warning Alert sends visible and audible alerts (Keep your eyes on the road) even when I'm looking straight ahead, not wearing glasses, and not blocking the camera. I have tried multiple steering wheel angles and | I turned on adaptive cruise control while on the highway and got an alert from the Forward Attention Warning system that I wasn't paying attention even though I was looking out at the road normally. The car eventually decided this meant I was unrespo | The lane-keeping assistance system on this vehicle is equipped with a "driver attention monitoring system" that is meant to tell if the driver has his or her attention focused off the road. The trouble is that this system is far too sensitive and pr
The Lane Keeping Assist works well and is very useful. Unfortunately it is combined with the infrared eye monitor system, which is very flaky and does not work well with prescription glasses when sunlight comes in from the front or side. It provides | FORWARD ATTENTION WARNING system incorrectly detects a driver's lack of attention when I drive wearing sunglasses consistently. Many times it will incorrectly detect lack of attention while not wearing sunglasses. The camera has perfect line of sight | The car will not allow me to use the LKA feature while wearing sunglasses. It allows it, but it gives nonstop alarms and warnings, because it can’t see my eyes? It makes the feature nearly unusable, which takes the safety feature away from the user
The car has a highway driving assist (HDA) system, but the system will not work when I am wearing sunglasses. It also has a lane assist system that is supposed to steer the car for you but it also fails and gives a message that the driver is not payi | Description of Defect/Incident Model and Feature: This complaint concerns a significant safety defect in the Driver Attention Monitoring System (DAMS), which is specifically the Forward Attention Warning (FAW) feature, on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. | I purchased my 2025 Ioniq 5 Limited less than a week ago and have found that adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist systems are essentially non-functional because of repeated false warnings from the Driver Attention System. Purported to moni
The 12V battery in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 failed under normal use, causing repeated loss of vehicle function. Voltage measured ~12.3V at rest, dropping to ~12.0V when opening the door, and collapsing to ~11V then ~9V under light load (headlights), r | The ICCU component failed on me at 4,356 miles. Heard a pop with the car and then the dash started displaying electrical errors. To stop the vehicle and turn it off. The vehicle would not accelerate and would only go up to 25 miles per hour. Had to t | The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) component of the 2025 Hyundai Ionic 5 with less than 6 months and 5,081 miles of driving failed. This failure was noted by the warning systems in the car indicating car needed to be stopped and not driven
The car lost power while driving. It lost power completely while driving it to the dealer. Had to be towed. I was lucky I was able to pull over out of traffic while it was losing power. Loss of propulsion in the middle of driving is a safety risk. | ICCU failure. | ICCU unit failed and was eventually replaced
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