Hyundai recalls 2023–2024 Ioniq 5 over battery cells that could catch fire
The high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a fire while the car is parked or being driven and raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Park outside and away from buildings, and charge only to 80% until the repair is done; dealers will replace the high voltage battery system for free. Owners can call Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 and mention recall number 305.
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Recall details
- Product
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 2023–2024
- Company
- Hyundai Motor America
- Hazard
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 6 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V432000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 305
- Model years: 2023–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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