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HYUNDAI 2025-2026: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Reported: February 6, 2026 Initiated: February 6, 2026 #26V068000

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Hazard

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, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 6, 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.

Details

Recalling Firm
HYUNDAI
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by HYUNDAI.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 6, 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 6, 2026. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 26V068000.