ICCU failed causing car to be unable to be charged. If driven any further it would have eventually stopped working.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical complaints
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I purchesed the Hyundai ionic 5 2023 from hyandai dealer ship. It had 42 k miles. The car ran good. So I got it. They promised me before the I bought they would charge it up free. When I signed the paper they said they couldn't charge it for me. I drove 5 miles the original battery died. I almost got to accudent only 5 miles away. I figured it was original battery. I change battery. I get tow truck to take home i put new battery in it. Then 5 days later the main iccu stopped charging. Another 12 bolt battery drain. They new it had that problem. Two batteries are main iccu won't charge. They make me sign paper buy as is i didnt think it would die 5 miles later they new it had a serious problem I look on internet the same car had recalls for the same car not on mine My car should have been recalled I heard 1000 s were affected with the same problem. They new it would fail on me thars why they get me to sign the papers. I hooe it's not 21 k down the drain I hope i dont have to spend 15 k on new iccu.
Car gave an error check electrical system and went into limp mode on highway slowing to 25mph.
I purchased my Hyundai Ioniq 5 on [XXX]. Since then, I have experienced repeated and dangerous failures of the air-conditioning system, which Hyundai and the selling dealership have failed to properly diagnose or repair. On [XXX], while driving, I heard a very loud banging noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Immediately afterward, the air-conditioning system completely shut down and stopped producing cold air. Before the extreme Arizona heat began, I repeatedly asked Hyundai on Bell Road in Glendale to properly diagnose the A/C system due to ongoing concerns. Despite the vehicle being under warranty, the technician told me I would have to pay a diagnostic fee before they would evaluate the A/C. As a result, the underlying problem was not properly diagnosed or repaired. On [XXX], the exact same failure occurred again the same loud banging noise followed by a complete loss of air conditioning. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai on Bell Road in Glendale a total of four (4) times, spending 33 days out of service for the same issue. Despite this, the dealership failed to repair the vehicle. On several visits, the car was simply parked, and the dealer later claimed it had been “fixed” one time, even though the problem continued. This defect created a serious safety hazard. During one incident, while driving the vehicle in extreme heat to the dealership for repair, the interior temperature became dangerously high. My phone overheated and shut down, and I nearly passed out while driving. Hyundai Corporate has been unresponsive and dismissive. Rather than addressing the repeated failures and safety risks, I was referred to Lemon Law, where my claim was denied, despite the extensive repair history and time out of service. Instead of repairing the defect or taking responsibility, both the dealership and Hyundai Corporate pressured me to trade in the vehicle and move on, without resolving the underlying problem. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: On November 24, 2025, while driving at ~60 mph on NYS Route 17 (highway) with ~15% battery charge, my 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 suddenly entered limp mode and lost motive power. The high-voltage battery state of charge dropped instantly from ~10-15% to 0%, triggering error code P1B9600 (HV battery cell imbalance—cells failing to charge/discharge properly). I was unable to fully remove the vehicle from the roadway. My elderly mother was a passenger; a passing tractor-trailer came within 1 ft of striking us when disabled. NY State Police responded (report available). Required $300 tow to the Hyundai dealer, stranding us 150 miles from home.//PRIOR RELATED FAILURES: 1. November 14, 2025: Stranded due to ICCU failure (recall 24V‑868 related) (stranded on NYS State Route 444). 2. September 15, 2025: Same P1B9600 code/limp mode/power loss; stranded in the middle of active travel lane of NYS 444; NY State Police report filed. 3. August 2025: Initial HV battery-related sudden power loss; stranded on Interstate 90 Eastbound (Erie, PA area). Despite repairs (September 2025 ICCU/"limp mode" software updates; October 2025 ICCU/high-voltage fuse replacement under recall 24V‑868), defects persist. The vehicle charge rate also appears low and the battery consumption rate seems high.// CURRENT STATUS: Dealer (Vision Hyundai) confirmed high-voltage battery pack defective, requiring full replacement. Vehicle purchased new October 2024, under warranty. In service since mid-November 2025 (>30 days downtime). Provided loaner now, but prior rentals unreimbursed.//SAFETY RISK: Repeated sudden power losses create extreme highway crash risk, especially with vulnerable passengers. I am a licensed professional mechanical engineer, and can provide technical logs, repair orders, police reports upon request.The issues I have experienced appear to be linked to ongoing ICCU/HV system issues in IONIQ 5. I respectfully request expansion of the recall investigation.
My vehicle has experienced three separate failures of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and two separate 12-volt battery failures. All manufacturer recalls related to the ICCU have been completed. Each of these five events required towing and resulted in either an inability to start the vehicle, or a sudden loss of power while driving, including limp mode. During multiple events, the vehicle displayed a warning message stating “Stop vehicle and check power supply” accompanied by a red battery icon. The sudden loss of power created a serious safety risk to me and to others on the road, particularly when the vehicle lost propulsion unexpectedly. In each case, the vehicle became unsafe or impossible to operate. For every incident, the problem was diagnosed by authorized Hyundai dealer, and I was informed that the issue had been repaired. Despite these repairs and recall actions, the same failures continued to occur. These repeated ICCU and 12-volt battery failures demonstrate an ongoing electrical system defect that has not been permanently corrected and presents a continuing risk of sudden power loss.
Got "check electric vehicle system" warning message when backing into my parking space. Later, when I turned car on to leave, it went into limp mode in the parking lot. Had car towed to Lithia Hyundai of Reno. ICCU failure was determined.
On 12/13 while driving back home at a red light at night, we heard a loud pop at the driver's rear side and suddenly the dash displayed a warning stating "Check electric vehicle system". The car then would not drive past 25 mph and kept flashing the warning. We got it home safe, and planned on dropping it off at the dealership the next day after jumping it. The next day however, after multiple attempts to jump the car's battery, it would not start enough to move it. The car would start and then flash a warning saying that the 12V battery voltage is low and then shut off again. It had to be towed on 12/15 to the dealership where they will be doing an diagnosis.
While driving on the freeway I heard a pop and a saw a warning notification on the dashboard to check the vehicles electrical system. This was followed by a warning that power was limited which resulted it the vehicle speed decreasing to 30mph, and finally a notice to stop the vehicle immediately. All of this occurred in about 5 minutes time. Thankfully, I was able to pull over to the side of the road without an accident. After this the vehicle became inoperable including hazard flashers. I had to wait on the side of the freeway for about an hour to get a tow. The vehicle was towed to a dealer which confirmed that the ICCU and high voltage fuse were faulty. My safety during this process was put at risk because A) during a snow storm I had to pull the vehicle over to the side quickly across 4 lanes of traffic and B) then remain parked on the shoulder with limited ability to notify other drivers that I was on the shoulder. The dealer has confirmed the failure, the vehicle is available for inspection, and the manufacturer has not inspected the component.
12 volt battery keeps dying. I have had the car for 2.3 years and am now on my 4th 12 volt battery.
My EV failed to charge using a home or public charger. The dealership determined that the ICCU of my Ioniq 5 failed and replaced it under warranty. I previously had evey software update and recall related to the ICCU performed, yet it still failed.
A water bottle spilled from back seat during sudden deceleration due to traffic. Thd bottle hit the back of the drivers seat and some of the contents spilled, I felt moisture from under seat on my ankles. Shortly after the car systems started reporting they were not working. By the time I returned home not even the turn signals worked and I could log turn off the EV. Car towed to desler who determined there are critical electrical connectors under the seat that showed signs of a short and corrosion. This is not covered by manufactures warranty and thd dealer presented me with an estimate over $11,000 to replace the drivers seat and floor wiring harnesses. I also filed a chain under my comprehensive insurance which was denied as the insurance company believes the corrosion was ongoing vs an all of the sudden issue. I believe the Ioniq has design flaws as critical connections should be better protected. Kids in thd back seat and front seats can frequently spill things and this fat seems way to fragile with this type of design. This problem occurred October 9th and the car is still with the dealer I need help please.
ICCU failure, confirmed by dealer. Vehicle was parked in garage connected to charger. The ICCU fuse blew, and the house breaker was tripped. The vehicle failure also ruined the Grizzl-E EVSE (charger).
12 volt battery dead. Interior lights don't come on. Vehicle won't start. 1. 1/8/24: orange 12V light coming on repeatedly, meaning battery not charging. Dealer, Hyundai of Cool Springs, found battery would not hold charge. Replaced battery. Afterwards, orange light still came on sometimes, but dealer advised to ignore it. 2. the federal safety agency recall for ICCU software problem affecting battery charging, Hyundai Recall 257/021G. Dealer fixed problem 3/28/24, 41D043R0 .4. Afterwards, orange light still came on sometimes, but dealer advised to ignore it. 3. Hyundai recall #9B5 of 8/1/24, software problem in VCMS affecting battery charging. Dealer, Hyundai of Cool Springs, updated VCMS 40D097R0 .3 on 9/10/24 Afterwards, orange light still came on sometimes, but dealer advised to ignore it. 4. the federal safety agency Recall 24V‑868 of 11/18/24, ICCU causing battery not to charge. Dealer, Hyundai of Cool Springs, updated VCU and ICCU, 40D229R0 .7 and 41D225R0 .4 on 1/23/25. Afterwards, orange light still came on sometimes, but dealer advised to ignore it.
ICCU Failure — Severe Safety Risk and Repeated Incident The ICCU in my Hyundai has failed twice. Both times, the car suddenly and completely lost power while I was driving — no warning lights, no gradual slowdown, just total loss of control. This created an extremely dangerous situation that put me, my passengers, and everyone around us at risk. When the ICCU fails, the vehicle shuts down instantly and becomes completely inoperable. During the most recent incident, I spent more than eight hours on the phone with Hyundai attempting to arrange a tow. When the tow truck finally arrived, the driver instructed me to shift the car into neutral. The moment I did, the car died again and became stuck in neutral, preventing the driver from towing it. He then left, unable to assist, leaving my disabled vehicle parked on a public road — on a hill — where it posed a further safety hazard. Hyundai’s response to these failures has been temporary at best. This issue continues to reoccur, making the vehicle effectively unsafe to drive at all times.
Airbag wire under driver seat drags on ground
Car won't charge on Level 1 charging; it popped the GFCI in my garage and now no longer charges on level 1 (regular slow AC charging).
The car stopped trickle charging even though it wasn't at 100%. When I turned it on, there was a warning message indicating an electrical failure. I called the dealership and they said it was unsafe to drive it the 2-3 miles to the dealership so it had to be towed. Once it was diagnosed, the dealership told me the ICCU had failed. This is a known defect in this car that for some reason has not been resolved with the previous recalls, and the replacement units that are installed are just as prone to failure as the original. It is expected that I will have the car back approximately one week after it was towed to the dealership.
The ICCU, which is an electrical component that charges the 12 volt battery, failed. As a result the power drained completely and the car shut down. This is a safety issue because it happened while driving and my husband just barely had time to get the car over to the side of the road. It has also been know to happen to cars of this model while driving on a highway, which is obviously very dangerous. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer - Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke MA. They ordered us a new ICCU, which took about a month to get. Orders for the ICCU's are backed up because this problem has been happening to so many cars. And as the dealer reported, the problem has been known to happen to the same car multiple times, even after the ICCU is replaced. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. It was towed to the dealership for repair. There were no warning messages until the battery started failing and it was only about a minute before the car shut down.
Had all previous open recalls for iccu performed. No previous warning in car. Driving unto free way. Loud noise like a tire pop. 12 volt low power warning on dash screen. Car began to lose power. Picture of a turtle shows up. Low power warning. Car lost power within 10 seconds. And couldn't accelerate. Extremely dangerous. Once completely stopped the car turned off and couldn't start again. Was able to get car to turn on with jumper cables by tow truck. But couldn't get to "start" engine. Dealership says the 12 volt battery and iccu needs to be replaced. They are blaming the issue on the fact that I had an aftermarket subwoofer installed and don't want to cover under warranty. Car ran fine with said subwoofer for a year prior with no additional changes. Have used same subwoofer and amp on multiple cars with no issue.
The car would not start when start button was pressed. Warning on the dash said 12v battery critically low. This happened on three different occasions. After jump starting the car, everything works as normal. I am able to turn off and turn on again as expected. 12v battery was tested and seems to be fine. Even the OBD2 readings show battery as working correctly. There seems to be a software glitch that makes the car think that the 12v battery is low. The high voltage battery was charged to above 70 at least on all three occasions. Now I carry a external jumper battery to avoid this situation
The Integrated Charge Control Unit failed despite having all related recall repairs/actions implemented. Failure occurred while pulling into a parking place after completing level 2 charging to 80%. The failure has not yet been confirmed by the dealer, but all common symptoms match this failure including hearing a pop sound from the rear of the vehicle followed by “Check Electrical System” indication and limited distance low power, low speed mode. Had this happened while driving at highway speed, the sudden loss in power and speed could have been dangerous to respond to and get off the highway safely. The vehicle is scheduled to be inspected by the dealer shortly.
Component or System Involved: High-voltage battery system — fault code P1AA700. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Hyundai dealership and available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The vehicle became undriveable due to a potential high-voltage battery failure, posing a significant risk of electrical hazard or loss of propulsion. I was advised by the dealership not to drive or retrieve the vehicle due to safety concerns. As the sole user of the vehicle in a household with children and daily transportation needs, this created a severe disruption and risk to personal and family safety, especially if the issue had occurred while driving. Confirmation of the Problem: The issue has been confirmed by the dealership, who retrieved the fault code. However, they are unable to complete diagnosis without Hyundai Corporate’s “Techline” technician, whose response is still pending as of this report. The vehicle has been at the dealership since June 30, 2025. Inspection: The dealership has begun inspection but cannot complete diagnosis or repair until Hyundai Corporate provides guidance. The vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance, but it is under review by Hyundai’s technical assistance team. Warning Messages or Symptoms: Yes — prior to the failure, the vehicle displayed dashboard warning messages related to the high-voltage battery system, and the drivetrain became unresponsive. These warnings appeared just before the vehicle became unsafe to operate.
When i was out driving with my little daughter, in the middle of the road, the car showed a warning of “check electric system”. The car was very slow and went into limp mode. I had to quickly park at a shoulder. Called roadside assistance, they sent a tow truck within 40 mns, the car was completley dead when they arrived. They had to send another tow truck that arrived after another 35 mns. I had to wait in the heat with my little daughter till they transferred us to the dealer , the repair for the iccu failure took 2 weeks. Now i am very scared each time i drive the car that this might happen again.
ICCU failure leading to being stranded 120 miles from home as I returned from a vacation with my family. The vehicle was working fine for half of the trip, then after we stopped for lunch, the car went into a "limp mode" max of 25 mph as I was entering the highway. I got a warning telling me to inspect my electrical system and pull over immediately. There were no warning signs. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer (still 110 miles from home). The dealer confirmed what happened - an iccu failure where the 12v battery was not charging - and I had the iccu replaced. This is a problem impacting many Hyundai Ioniq cars. The dealer and manufacturer was not able to tell me why it happened or what I could do to try to prevent it happening again. I have no confidence in this car
The Integrated Charging Control Unit of the fully electric Hyundai Ioniq5 stopped working while I was driving my son home from the Zoo. I got a warning that there was an electrical system issue and I needed to immediately stop the car. The car lost power quickly, and I was luckily able to pull over into a parking lot and await a tow truck. This is a chronic saftey issue with Ioniq 5s and needs to be addressed.
I bought this ioniq 5 pre-owned at 10,000 miles on 6/21/25. Clean carfax and no active recalls. One mile off the lot the system I received the message "12V battery voltage low. Stop safely." The car completely turned off. Could not put it in neutral. I was stranded on the road and it could have caused an accident. I got it towed near an auto shop and bought a new battery, thinking it was just a dead 12V battery. The car turned on and seemed to resolved the issue, but after 20 minutes of driving, it completely turned off again on the road. Very dangerous. I dropped it off at Platinum Hyundai of Tracy dealership and am awaiting a diagnostic.
The ICCU failed which prevented the car from moving. ICCU was replaced by dealer under warranty. Had to be towed from the roadway.
Failure of the ICCU (integrated charging control unit) resulting in loss of power of the vehicle, failure of the 12 V battery and need to replace both the 12V battery and the ICCU under warranty. All prior recalls concerning the ICCU had been applied. This is a consistent problem with this vehicle type.
ICCU failure. Car is held by Hyundai dealership for over 4 weeks, waiting for replacement part from Hyundai. Need car now. Recalls were announced in South Korea by Hyundai Group for the same part creating safety and reliability concerns for American owners.
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