Hyundai IONIQ 5 & IONIQ 9 Battery Fire Recall
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Updated February 6, 2026
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles because a bolt in the high-voltage battery system may not have been tightened properly. A loose bus bar can cause a short-circuit, which raises the risk of a fire.
Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on February 6, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Certain 2025-2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 vehicles. Hyundai's recall number is 294. Specific VINs became searchable at NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2025 or 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5, or a 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9. Look up your 17-character VIN (found on your dashboard or registration) at NHTSA.gov to confirm your vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealer. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly if needed, all at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or check your VIN at NHTSA.gov (recall 26V068000).
Contact: Hyundai Motor America
The hazard
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V068000
- Recalled
- February 6, 2026
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