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2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: traction battery

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on February 5, 2026. It covers about 27 vehicles.

vehicles affected
27
reported
Feb 5, 2026
owners notified
Apr 3, 2026
related complaints
263

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on February 7, 2026.

Recall number 26V068000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 263 complaints about electrical problems.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 52026 Hyundai Ioniq 52026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

Questions about recall 26V068000

Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 traction battery?

Yes. Recall 26V068000, reported on February 5, 2026, covers about 27 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V068000?

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on February 7, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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