IllustrationICCU failure causing the vehicle to be inoperable
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
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- Electrical System. Review the 225 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
296 reportsICCU 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
When in cruise control, the driver attention warning message appears regardless of where my eyes might be, whether I am wearing glasses or sunglasses or not, with nothing obstucting the sensor, with the steering wheel adjusted higher or lower. I have since May of 2025 tried to figure out how to get it to work properly to no ava…
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When in cruise control, the driver attention warning message appears regardless of where my eyes might be, whether I am wearing glasses or sunglasses or not, with nothing obstucting the sensor, with the steering wheel adjusted higher or lower. I have since May of 2025 tried to figure out how to get it to work properly to no avail. The warning continues to appear with an alarm ubntil it turns the motor off completely, even at highway speed causing an extremely dangerous situation. Additionally, I depend on the cruise control to help me maintain a safe, legal speed. This malfunction, rather than being a safety feature, is a distraction to safe driving. It CAUSES distraction, rather than provide safety. Hyundai is fully aware of this deficiency, yet has not addressed it I know that Many have experienced this smae problem. It is time for a recall to remedy this problem.
The ICCU (integrated charging control unit) failed on the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle not being able to charge the 12v battery. The vehicle was no longer able to be driven after the ICCU failed.
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 tow it to the dealership. Given a time frame of 30-60 days to receive the ICCU pa…
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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 tow it to the dealership. Given a time frame of 30-60 days to receive the ICCU part for repair.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the battery warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to exceed 45 MPH while driving. The messages "Onboard Charger - Stop Vehicle" and "Power Supply" were displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who …
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The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the battery warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to exceed 45 MPH while driving. The messages "Onboard Charger - Stop Vehicle" and "Power Supply" were displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ICCU Module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that during the failure, the electric battery had failed to recharge the 12-Volt battery as intended, which caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 8,000.
''Stop vehicle and check power supply'' At this point I heard a pop sound and the car died. The dealer said this is a ICCU problem.
At a routine service visit to AutoNation Hyundai/Carlsbad, I received a good report on the 2025 Ioniq 5 condition. Starting the car to drive home I heard a pop sound and noted a diagnostic code that confirmed the ICCU and associated fuse had blown. Since then, Hyundai has been unable to clarify the ETA of the back ordered parts.…
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At a routine service visit to AutoNation Hyundai/Carlsbad, I received a good report on the 2025 Ioniq 5 condition. Starting the car to drive home I heard a pop sound and noted a diagnostic code that confirmed the ICCU and associated fuse had blown. Since then, Hyundai has been unable to clarify the ETA of the back ordered parts. They provided a loaner but it’s not an EV.
On Sunday, 2/15/26 while backing out of my garage into the driveway, I heard a "pop" sound from the rear and the vehicle stopped and shut down with multiple warning/alerts on the dash. The error code reported was DTC P1A9096 which is indicative of an ICCU (Integrated Charging and Control Unit) failure as widely reported here an…
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On Sunday, 2/15/26 while backing out of my garage into the driveway, I heard a "pop" sound from the rear and the vehicle stopped and shut down with multiple warning/alerts on the dash. The error code reported was DTC P1A9096 which is indicative of an ICCU (Integrated Charging and Control Unit) failure as widely reported here and online by other owners. Vehicle was towed to the dealer and is currently awaiting diagnosis.
ICCU failed. Car has been sitting at service center for ~4 weeks. Luckily the incident took place at home but could have been anywhere. No warning prior to failure.
Official recalls
926V314000 · Suspension:critical Fasteners
May 18, 2026
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
26V068000 · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Feb 5, 2026
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
25V797000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
25V605000 · Suspension:critical Fasteners
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
25V482000 · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Jul 23, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
25V373000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Jun 3, 2025
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."
Consequence & remedy
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.
25V235000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
Apr 10, 2025
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous 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 277.
25V064000 · Air Bags:side/window; Electrical System:wiring
Feb 6, 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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:wiring
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.
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.
Air Bags:side/window
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.
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.
25V065000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
Feb 6, 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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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