2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

While driving at highway speeds on freeway, the vehicle suddenly presented warning message, "Stop vehicle and check power supply". Immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle experienced a rapid loss of propulsion and entered a "limp mode", gradually losing power over the course of a few minutes as it limped into a safer location to wait for tow services. The sudden loss of drive power on an active freeway put the safety of myself and other motorists at risk, forcing me to navigate the vehicle off the roadway and onto a side street at an extremely low speed. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a certified Hyundai dealership. The dealership reported that the vehicle's battery was completely drained, leaving the car entirely unresponsive and unable to turn on. The dealership is currently inspecting the vehicle and has requested additional time to diagnose the root cause. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Electrical · IL

On XXX, while driving my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 on a local road, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate beyond 40 MPH. There was no prior warning. I had not yet merged onto the expressway. Had this happened at highway speed, I would have been unable to keep up with traffic, which would have created a serious risk of a collision. I continued driving at reduced speed until I could safely pull into a gas station. Once stopped, the instrument cluster displayed "Stop vehicle and check power supply." About 10 minutes later, with the vehicle parked and still on, it displayed "Check 12V battery. Stop safely and engage parking brake." Roughly 10-15 minutes after that, the vehicle shut down completely and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to Gerald Hyundai in [XXX] on that day. On XXX, the dealer confirmed that the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and a fuse failed and had to be ordered for replacement. The vehicle is less than one year old. I am aware of numerous reports of ICCU and 12V battery failures on this model, and my experience is consistent with them. A sudden loss of propulsion while driving is a safety hazard, and I am concerned this defect can occur without warning at highway speeds. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

On 8/30 my vehicle experienced a power loss on a highway (reported here separately). I took the car to the dealership and they could not replicate the error and gave the vehicle back to me on 9/4. Later that day I had to drive 2 hours north to a wedding in the mountains. At 9:30pm my vehicle experienced a full drive power loss on an unlighted, curving, rural 2-lane mountain road in an area with minimal cell phone service. I tried to restart the vehicle several times and could not get any power. I called roadside assistance and had to wait over 2 hours in the dark on a winding mountain road for the tow truck to find us and then be towed 40 minutes away to the nearest dealership where my car is still sitting waiting to be looked at (2 hours away from where I live)

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · HI

Full electrical power system failure. Heard a loud pop noise emanating from under the rear seats of the car. The power. Failure lights came on and the car lost power. We were able to get the car to slowly drive back to the garage where it completely shut down and was inoperable from that point on. Car has been towed to the local dealer for diagnostics and repair.

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I heard a loud popped sound from the back of my car while driving home. The car lost power and eventually died on the street. The war displacy came on to tell em to check electrical system. I originally bought th car from Capitol Huyndai in San Jose on September 2025 and it has 5992 miles. I towed the car to Dublin Hyundai for repair and confirmed the DTCP1A9096 for ICCU computer failing to charge the 12 v battery. It was a well known recall . I do not have any update on the repair since 8/25/26. I worry about my safety because the car can lose power while driving

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · Electrical · NC

My car starting throwing a “check electric vehicle system” warning intermittently beginning on July 7, 2026 which went away when I restarted the car. This happened again on July 27, 2026 three to four times while I was driving. The car did not lose power. As I was going to dealer the warning cleared and no code showed up in my diagnostic history. On August 12, 2026, the car once again showed "check electric vehicle system” and would initially clear when I restarted the car. I then began having intermittent power. Floored, the car would only go 27 mph. Then it would speed up again, then slow again. I was not in “turtle mode.” Luckily, I was able to safely get the car to the dealership without having an accident. DTC P1A8D13 did show in my diagnostics. The technician found that the 12v battery input had melted at the ICCU. This is very dangerous and could have led to a vehicle fire. My 2025 is on its 2nd ICCU (now 3rd) and has not had any recalls, so this is very troubling.

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

I started the car and got the warning "check electric vehicle system." The car then lost power. It would only go 27mph with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. My safety was at risk because my car was not responding appropriately to driver input. The car is at the dealership as it is undriveable in this condition. This is the second incident with this vehicle within 6 months.

Filed Jul 18, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · MA

Systemic failure of the electrical architecture and Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) resulting in a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power. Over 14 months of ownership, this vehicle has suffered four distinct, electrical and charging failures. On June 6, 2026, the vehicle experienced a total ICCU failure. All lights in the car went dark and lost all power without warning, creating an immediate and life-threatening hazard to myself . The vehicle had to be towed. Three prior repair attempts for charging and 12V battery failures were made by the dealer/. They replaced the ICCU, the car currently runs.. The replaced ICCU has not been redesigned and as a result the car is unsafe to take out on the highway or on a long drive.

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

During a family road trip, my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (~9,000 miles, less than one year old) suddenly showed red "Check Electric Vehicle System" and 12V battery warning lights and then completely lost power. The 12V system failed entirely - the vehicle could not be driven or shifted, and the doors and the rear hatch could not be locked or unlocked. It had to be flat-bedded to a Hyundai dealer because it was completely inoperable. The dealer diagnosed a failed ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) and a blown ICCU safety fuse (fault code P1A9096) and is replacing both under warranty; the component is available for inspection. The ICCU converts high-voltage battery power to charge the 12V system; when it fails, the vehicle loses all electrical power and drive capability. The warning lamps appeared immediately before total power loss, with no prior symptoms at the last scheduled service. This is a known, safety-critical failure on this platform: a sudden, complete loss of power can strand occupants and, if it occurs while driving, cause loss of motive power - a serious crash risk. My vehicle was stationary when it failed, but the same failure at speed would be extremely dangerous. I have video evidence of the car completely bricked out.

Filed Jun 8, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

When I started the car at 10pm , a loud pop was heard and warning lights on the dashboard indicated an electrical problem. I turned off the radio and anything extra that could use up power; during the next 45 minutes I took surface streets instead of the freeway to drive 22 miles back home and speed was limited to 40 mph. The next day the same warning lights were on the dashboard and speed was limited to 20mph; car lost power after 1 block. Car was towed to the dealer, where an ICCU failure and blown fuse in the engine was diagnosed by dealership and replaced.

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · Electrical · 82,069 miles · CO

The contact leased a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the battery warning light, reduced power warning light, and an unknown warning light depicting a vehicle with an exclamation mark illuminated. Additionally, a "stop vehicle and check power supply" message appeared, and the vehicle lost power. The driver steered to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. It was diagnosed that the ICCU unit and ICCU fuse were defective and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure occurred at approximately 82,069 miles.

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical · CA

Driving and lost power in vehicle it wasn't able to accelerate and resulted in getting stranded. Power would then be restored and then lost randomly. Dealer said it was the ICCU that was faulty.