Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The Ioniq 5's best-known problem is the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which can fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, causing a loss of drive power. It was recalled on 2022–2024 models under 24V204 and then 24V868. Other recalls cover small batches of high-voltage batteries, 2022 shifter software and Ioniq 5 N braking software.

CarWhere lists 10 documented Ioniq 5 issues, including 10 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

Ioniq 5 generations at a glance

Hyundai Ioniq 5 generations and the known issues listed for each
Generation	Model years	Issues on this page
NE (2022–present)	2022–present	ICCU charging unit can fail and cut drive power (recall 24V868) · High-voltage battery cells may short; park outside and limit charge to 80% (recall 26V432) · Loose battery bus bar can short; park outside (recall 25V482) · Shifter software error can release Park (recall 22V324) · Rear inner driveshaft can break (recall 24V065) · Ioniq 5 N left-foot braking software can reduce braking (recall 25V235) · Front seat belt retractors may not be secured (recall 25V797) · Rear suspension fasteners may loosen (recall 26V314) · Rear side air bag may not deploy (recall 25V064) · Instrument panel display may fail (recall 26V047)

NE (2022–present) Ioniq 5 problems

ICCU charging unit can fail and cut drive power (recall 24V868) (2022–2024)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2022–2024
Powertrain:: Electric (E-GMP)

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can lead to a loss of drive power. Dealers inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse as needed and update its software, free of charge. This campaign expanded and replaced recall 24V204, so cars fixed under 24V204 need the new remedy too. The 145,642-vehicle count also covers the Ioniq 6 and Genesis EVs.

Symptoms

12-volt battery not charging, or a dead 12-volt battery
Warning messages followed by reduced or lost drive power

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
If the car was fixed under 24V204, confirm the 24V868 remedy is also recorded
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 24V868 (2024-11-18) · 145,642 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1][2]

High-voltage battery cells may short; park outside and limit charge to 80% (recall 26V432) (2023–2024)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2023–2024
Powertrain:: Electric (E-GMP)

Some high-voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes that can cause a fire while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside, away from buildings, and to limit charging to 80% until dealers replace the high-voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. The campaign covers only six vehicles.

Symptoms

Battery warning messages
Unusual smell or heat from under the floor

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
Follow the park-outside and 80% charge advice until the battery is replaced
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 26V432 (2026-07-02) · 6 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [3]

Loose battery bus bar can short; park outside (recall 25V482) (2025–2026)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2025–2026
Powertrain:: Electric (E-GMP)

The high-voltage battery system may contain a bus bar that was not tightened enough, which can cause a short circuit and fire. Recall 25V482 covered 10 vehicles from 2025 with park-outside advice. Recall 26V068 added 27 more 2025–2026 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. Dealers tighten the bus bar bolts and replace the battery assembly as needed, free of charge.

Symptoms

High-voltage battery warning

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
Check both 25V482 and 26V068
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 25V482 (2025-07-24) · 10 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4][5]

Shifter software error can release Park (recall 22V324) (2022)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2022
Powertrain:: Electric (E-GMP)

A software error in the shifter control unit can disengage the parking mechanism and let the car roll away. Hyundai advised using the electronic parking brake when parking until dealers updated the shifter software, free of charge.

Symptoms

Car moves after Park is selected

Check before buying

Use the electronic parking brake until the update is confirmed
Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied

NHTSA recall: 22V324 (2022-05-11) · 10,729 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [6]

Rear inner driveshaft can break (recall 24V065) (2023)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2023
Powertrain:: Electric (E-GMP)

The rear inner driveshaft may not have been heat-treated correctly and can break under load, which causes a loss of drive power. Dealers replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The 1,165-vehicle count also covers the Ioniq 6 and Genesis GV60.

Symptoms

Clunk or grinding from the rear
Sudden loss of drive

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 24V065 (2024-02-01) · 1,165 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [7]

Ioniq 5 N left-foot braking software can reduce braking (recall 25V235) (2025 (Ioniq 5 N))

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2025 (Ioniq 5 N)
Powertrain:: Electric (Ioniq 5 N)

On the Ioniq 5 N, brake and vehicle-control software can reduce braking when the left-foot braking feature is active. The car may also keep accelerating after the pedal is released while N e-shift is engaged. Hyundai advised not using either feature until the software was updated over the air or by a dealer. This campaign replaced recall 25V065.

Symptoms

Weaker braking when using left-foot braking
Continued acceleration with N e-shift engaged

Check before buying

Avoid left-foot braking and N e-shift until the update is confirmed
Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied

NHTSA recall: 25V235 (2025-04-11) · 1,589 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [8][9]

Front seat belt retractors may not be secured (recall 25V797) (2025)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2025
Powertrain:: All

The driver and front-passenger seat belt retractors may not be fastened securely, so the belts may not work properly in a crash. Dealers inspect and secure the retractors, free of charge.

Symptoms

Rattle from the B-pillar area
Seat belt that does not lock as expected

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 25V797 (2025-11-18) · 1,535 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [10]

Rear suspension fasteners may loosen (recall 26V314) (2025)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2025
Powertrain:: All

Rear suspension fasteners may loosen and come off, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control. Dealers inspect and replace the fasteners and align the rear, free of charge. The 172-vehicle count also covers the 2026 Ioniq 9.

Symptoms

Clunking from the rear suspension
Unstable handling

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 26V314 (2026-05-19) · 172 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [11]

Rear side air bag may not deploy (recall 25V064) (2025)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2025
Powertrain:: All

The rear floor wiring harness may have an open circuit that stops the rear side air bag from deploying in a crash. Dealers inspect and replace the harness as needed, free of charge.

Symptoms

Air bag warning light

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 25V064 (2025-02-06) · 33 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [12]

Instrument panel display may fail (recall 26V047) (2026)

Safety recall

Generation:: NE (2022–present)
Years:: 2026
Powertrain:: All

A software error can make the instrument panel display fail, so it may not show the speedometer or warning lights. That breaks the federal controls-and-displays standard (FMVSS 101). The software is updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

Symptoms

Blank or frozen instrument cluster

Check before buying

Confirm the display software update is installed
Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied

NHTSA recall: 26V047 (2026-01-27) · 41,651 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [13]

Related Ioniq 5 research

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ioniq 5 ICCU problem?

The Integrated Charging Control Unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can lead to a loss of drive power. Recall 24V868 covers 2022–2024 Ioniq 5 models: dealers inspect and replace the ICCU and fuse as needed and update its software, free of charge.

Was my Ioniq 5 fixed if it had the first ICCU recall?

Not necessarily. Recall 24V868 expanded and replaced 24V204, and Hyundai says vehicles repaired under 24V204 need the new remedy as well. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm 24V868 shows as complete.

Is the Ioniq 5 reliable?

The ICCU is the Ioniq 5's only large-scale recall, covering 2022–2024 models. The high-voltage battery recalls (26V432, 25V482, 26V068) involved fewer than 50 vehicles combined. Other campaigns cover software and assembly fixes on specific model years.

Does the Ioniq 5 N have recalls?

Yes. The 2025 Ioniq 5 N was recalled because brake and vehicle-control software could reduce braking with left-foot braking active and allow continued acceleration with N e-shift engaged (25V235, replacing 25V065). The fix is a software update.

How do I check a used Ioniq 5 for open recalls?

Enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm 24V868 (ICCU) and any model-year campaigns are remedied. Some fixes are delivered over the air, so also check the vehicle's software update history with a Hyundai dealer.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

Recall 24V868: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V204: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 26V432: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 25V482: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 26V068: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 22V324: Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V065: Loss of Drive Power from Faulty Driveshaft — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 25V235: Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 25V065: Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 25V797: Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 26V314: Loose Rear Suspension Fasteners — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 25V064: Rear Side Air Bag May Not Deploy — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 26V047: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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