2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Side Air Bag Recall (25V064)
Hyundai Motor America · 33 vehicles · Reported February 6, 2025
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 33 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended. A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V064 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V064000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 274 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 6, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
| Units affected | 33 |
| Build dates | November 12, 2024 to January 7, 2025 |
| Component | Air Bags > Side / Window |
| Safety risk | A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in recall 25V064?
The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Ioniq 5 with recall 25V064?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Ioniq 5 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the side and window, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V064?
Recall 25V064 covers 33 vehicles: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5.
NHTSA lists 33 vehicles in this campaign, built November 12, 2024 to January 7, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hyundai | Ioniq 5 |
What is the fix for the Ioniq 5 side air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 274.
When was recall 25V064 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 25V064 to NHTSA on February 6, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 12, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing). |
| January 7, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 6, 2025 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V064000. |
| March 12, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 20 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 56 days. If your Ioniq 5 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Ioniq 5 is part of recall 25V064?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V064 is open on your Ioniq 5, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V064000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Ioniq 5 owners do about recall 25V064?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V064000 applies to your Ioniq 5.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any side and window symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Ioniq 5 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 25V064 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 297 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: 297 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Ioniq 5 is known to have a loose and possibly dangling wire underneath the driver seat. This wire is often uncovered and unshielded, and is susceptible to becoming damaged due to the automatic seats and adjustments. This wire directly operates the airbag and if damaged loses all functionality.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11692375, filed October 9, 2025
Ioniq 5's yellow air bag wire/harness underneath driver seat has design flaw, many other owners are noticing. In my case the cables are touching the floor, it's a hazard.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11692766, filed October 11, 2025
On April 20th while parking the vehicle suddenly had a power surge crossing over multiple curbs and across a parking lot and landscaped areas and hitting a tree. The vehicle refused to brake and the driver airbag never deployed.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11735454, filed May 4, 2026
Can recall 25V064 make my Ioniq 5 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V064
Is the 25V064000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 12, 2025.
How do I know if my Ioniq 5 is part of recall 25V064000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V064000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.