2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Electrical · IL

On 5/27/26, when the car was parked in parking lot, received an alert on dashboard, "check electric vehicle system", when the car was turned on. The car would not shift in to drive or reverse so had to get towed to nearby Hyundai dealership. The EV system was recalibrated and test driven 122 miles to verify proper operation. Then on 6/23/26, when driving on road received an alert on dashboard "power limited". The car would not accelerate and had to get it towed again to same dealership. The dealership performed tests on ICCU and 12V battery but came back negative.

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Electrical · WA

During routine driving, the vehicle suddenly displayed an electrical system. Error code followed several minutes later by a 12-volt battery error. The vehicle was stopped and turned off. When turned back on all warnings disappeared and vehicle was returned to service for approximately 3 MI before warnings appeared again. Vehicle was then parked as it entered limp mode with a maximum speed of 11 mph. manufacturers roadside assistance was called and arrived to jumpstart the 12-volt battery which resulted in the vehicle turning on but not charging despite sufficient charge in the high voltage battery. Vehicle was stranded in a secure parking lot after hours with Windows unable to be closed and doors unable to lock. The vehicle is immobilized due to being unable to put the vehicle into neutral to move it to a suitable location for a tow. Vehicle was certified by dealership as a certified pre-owned vehicle approximately 45 days ago. All listed recalls have been checked and no undue stress has been placed on the vehicle since purchase. Vehicle stranded to adults and one toddler in 80 plus degree heat without any ability to remove the car to a safe location or secure transportation to an appropriate business.

Filed Mar 27, 2026 · Electrical · OH

Based on all symptoms - loud pop followed by limp mode and electrical warning, and inability to charge -- iccu is busted.

Filed Mar 4, 2026 · Transmission · IL

According to Hyundai, all active recall campaigns have been addressed on this vehicle (the federal safety agency site says it wasn't, Hyundai claims it was on 9/22/2025). Last night (3/3/2026) while driving on an unlit, two-lane country road about 20 minutes from my house, I heard and felt a bang noise from underneath the rear cabin of the car accompanied by a message stating "Stop vehicle and check power supply" on the dash. The car immediately went into a limp mode, reducing speed to ~40mph. After about 0.5 miles, the car further reduced speed to about 25mph (in a 55mph zone). As speed reduced further (no indication of what the speed would be reduced to), I pulled the car off of the road and awaited tow service. As this happened in the evening on an unlit country road, I was forced to wait for assistance along a stretch of road that could have been hazardous. Hyundai's claimed recall campaign work was performed on 9/22/25 with subsequent recurring failure about 5 months later. The dealer cannot confirm the diagnosis or offer estimates of repair time/availability until they see the car (currently scheduled for next week).

Filed Feb 14, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · MA

While pulling into traffic the car lost power and went into limp mode risking a collision. Car was immediately backed into driveway and completely died shortly after the initial power loss and had to be towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed an ICCU failure. Warning lights activated at the moment the car lost power. Had this occurred on a highway or in heavier traffic the power loss and speed with which the car went from fully operational to dead could have had catastrophic consequences.

Filed Feb 12, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · OH

At approximately 10pm on Saturday night with temps in the single digits and a large snowstorm (that would cripple much of the US for several days) just about to hit, the 1.5 year old vehicle failed completely. Propulsion battery 81% charged, started normally, then gave "check electrical system" warning which upon search can be due to a low 12v battery; call AAA and spouse (live 2hrs away). Began to drive towards a station two blocks away, thinking plugging in may help system warm and/or recharge 12v battery. Car goes into limp mode on road, then dies in four-lane road. Use portable battery jumper, draining it into the 12v battery and able to limp-mode out of traffic and into Walmart parking lot entrance where dies again. With bystander help, push the vehicle across parking lot to chargers; vehicle in total electrical failure w/random lights flashing (tail, dash, etc.) and no command-functions (couldn't shift into park, open charging port). Charged 12v battery from an ICE car 30 minutes w/restoration of command function, but nothing more than limp mode. AAA still hours ETA. Personally swap 12v battery purchased from Walmart w/restoration of power, but abnormal function (lane assist forcing wheel, menus malfunctioning) & warnings remaining. Drive vehicle to -thankfully- nearby dealership before another failure. Abandon vehicle & wait for pickup by spouse, drive last hour in a snowstorm. Very lucky I wasn't stranded on the highway, hit and killed in a snowstorm. Very lucky I wasn't hit and killed in the road where it died. Very lucky I called for help early, wasn't stranded more than 20 minutes in dangerous-cold, didn't wreck in snowstorm getting home. Very lucky the malfunctioning systems did not steer/force me into another vehicle or pedestrian, causing injury or death. Dealership confirmed (longstanding and very well-known) failure of ICCU module that Hyundai refuses to properly address. These are unsafe vehicles, hand-grenades on a timer.

Filed Feb 9, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

On January 1st 2026 around 11am we were traveling in rural Wisconsin when we heard a loud pop from under the back seat . This we now know from Dahl Hyundai in LaCrosse was the ICCU failing . When this happened we were in blizzard conditions and the car forced us into limp mode and reduced us from 55 mph down to 25mph in bumper to bumper traffic on a rural hwy (this was not a smooth speed transition the car performed ) We drove the vehicle back to the nearest town going 25mph as it was alerting us that we were on limited battery as this issue in short time will make the vehicle inoperable . We found a safe place to stop and did so. We called Hyundai Roadside assistance who then let us know it would be 9 minutes until we received help. This would actually take 4 more hours . They left us with a car that did not operate , produce heat in a blizzard . We eventually had family pick us up so we were safe . We still do not have the vehicle back as Hyundai America has the part (ICCU) on back order with no ETA of repair. .

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Electrical · OR

Initial alert “stop vehicle, and check power supply“. We were on I5 when limp mode triggered. This was dangerous as the speed of traffic was 75. Car was towed and dealer determined it was the ICCU. Car has been in the shop for almost 3 weeks. Still no estimate on the replacement part.

Filed Feb 2, 2026 · Electrical · NY

ICCU Failure Car was in limp mode and unable to drive during -5 degree temperatures. ICCU Failure Confirmed by Hyundai dealership. Hasnt been inspected by others No prior warnings before the issue happened

Filed Jan 30, 2026 · Electrical · NH

The ICCU failed while I was merging onto the highway to take my 15 month old daughter to daycare. I received a warning message “Stop vehicle and check power supply” and the car entered “limp mode” slowing down considerably in the middle of traffic. A turtle icon also appeared on the screen to tell me the vehicle could only move slowly. I was able to pull off into a parking lot. The car battery died. It was 10 degrees F outside. Hyundai towed it to the dealer where they confirmed ICCU failure. The recall software update took place in December 2025. The dealer doesn’t expect to have ICCU replacement parts in stock for 1-2 months due to back order and 10 other ioniq5s are there waiting for the same fix. The vehicle is likely available for inspection by the federal safety agency if the dealer service center allows access.

Filed Jan 29, 2026 · Electrical · AL

The ICCU (integrated charging control unit) failed on Friday 1/23/26 as I was driving home. Two warnings came on, check electrical system and stop vehicle, car went into limp mode and was later towed to dealership where ICCU failure was diagnosed. Part is backordered, no ETA available for replacement. No loaner vehicles available.

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MA

ICCU failed while driving. This resulted in the vehicle going into limp mode while driving, cause the speed to slow dramatically and rendering it unable to be driven. Luckily, this happened close to home and I was able to get a tow truck to bring it to the dealership. Otherwise I would have been stranded. This problem is know, and was repair by Hyundai but there is no true fix as of yet, which continues to put drivers at risk. At the time of the failure the warning light "check vehicle electrical system" and "power limited" came on.