Hyundai: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire (electrical System)
Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles because the high voltage battery may have misaligned electrodes that can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving. This recall affects vehicles nationwide. Hyundai will replace the high voltage battery system at no cost to owners once the recall repair becomes available.
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Product
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- Reason
- A fire increases the risk of injury. 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-07-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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