Hyundai Ioniq 5 loss of power problems

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 Oct 12, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MT

I was driving my vehicle and it suddenly lost all power. I had to stop in an unsafe place on the road and wait to get my car towed. I had previously been to the dealership three times to have recall and software updates done that we’re supposed to fix this issue. Apparently the ICCU to be a terrible problem.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) has failed repeatedly on this vehicle. It has been replaced three times by Haselwood Hyundai dealer since the vehicle was purchased new in 2021. Dates: 9/8/2023, 12/19/2024, 9/30/2025 at approximately 17k, 35k, and 50k miles. Each failure presents the same way: the ICCU stops charging the 12V battery from the high-voltage pack, the 12V drains, and warning messages appear on the dash: Check Electric Vehicle System. The vehicle then loses power or will not start and becomes inoperable [on numerous occasions the vehicle lost power/would not start at, leaving family occupants stranded. The vehicle also required jump starts on at least 25 occasions. Safety risk: an ICCU failure can disable the vehicle without meaningful warning. A loss of 12V power affects power steering assist, braking assist, hazard lights, and airbag readiness, and has left us stranded away from home as the car has to be jumped every time. Each failure was diagnosed and confirmed by a Hyundai dealer, which replaced the ICCU under warranty. Repair orders documenting all three replacements are available on request; the replaced units were retained by the dealer. The vehicle remains available for inspection. Despite three replacements, including under the ICCU recall and the extended warranty coverage Hyundai issued, the defect has recurred, which suggests the replacement units share the same defect as the original.

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 26, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · UT

Active powertrain failure on my 2022 Ioniq 5 SE, which poses an immediate and severe safety risk. On May 18, 2026, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic loss of power and a complete failure to charge. At Murdock Hyundai of Lindon, technicians diagnosed it with trouble code P1AA600 and recommended a total high-voltage battery pack replacement at a cost of over $44,000. Immediate Fire & Safety Risk: The dealership technician explicitly warned me that if I continue to attempt to drive or plug in the vehicle, it will cause an electrical fire. Visible Electrical Arcing: The service technician stated that they physically witnessed an electrical arc occur when connecting the vehicle's high-voltage charging components. The technician's diagnosis strongly points to a catastrophic internal short circuit or a failed Power Relay Assembly (PRA) within the high-voltage housing. The company completely stopped working and Hyundai would not help. This has been an ongoing issue with other cars too. I tried multiple times working with both the deal and Hyudnai.

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.