2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 Recalled Over Fire Risk
In February 2026, Hyundai Motor America began recalling select 2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 models over an increased risk of fire.
In February 2026, Hyundai Motor America began recalling select 2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 models over an increased risk of fire.
The defect: the high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
The hazards: an electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Components: electrical propulsion system traction battery
Affected vehicles: 2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
Number of vehicles affected: 27
The fix: dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
Source: Hyundai Motor America’s filing with NHTSA
Owners should: look for the recall letter Hyundai Motor America mailed on April 3, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Hyundai Motor America’s number for this recall is 294.
Contacts:
- Hyundai Motor America customer service: 1-855-371-9460
- Hyundai Motor America recall number: 294
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V068000
- NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls
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