2025–2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5, Hyundai IONIQ 9: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 26V068000 · 27 units potentially affected · filed Feb 5, 2026
What's 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.
Why it matters
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V068000
- Manufacturer no.
- 294
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 27
- Report received
- Feb 5, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 3, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 2025, 2026
- Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026