2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electrical Port Recall (25V606)
Hyundai Motor America · 31,042 vehicles · Reported September 11, 2025
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 31,042 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach. A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V606 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V606000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 282 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 11, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 |
| Units affected | 31,042 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Charging > Port |
| Safety risk | A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 in recall 25V606?
The charging port door panel may detach.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 Ioniq 6 with recall 25V606?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Ioniq 6 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the port, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V606?
Recall 25V606 covers 31,042 vehicles: 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6.
NHTSA lists 31,042 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Hyundai | Ioniq 6 |
What is the fix for the Ioniq 6 electrical port recall?
Yes. Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge.
Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 282. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
When was recall 25V606 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 25V606 to NHTSA on September 11, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2022 | First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing). |
| September 11, 2025 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V606000. |
| October 10, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 12 months ago. If your Ioniq 6 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Ioniq 6 is part of recall 25V606?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V606 is open on your Ioniq 6, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2025 Ioniq 6 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Ioniq 6 owners do about recall 25V606?
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 25V606000 applies to your Ioniq 6.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any port 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Ioniq 6 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 72 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V606 was reported on September 11, 2025, owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 7 of them (15%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after September 11, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 129 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 72 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. 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.
- 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 56 complaints in total, 32 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 38 complaints in total, 21 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 35 complaints in total, 19 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
4 days after having recall 272 performed by the dealer the ICCU on the vehicle failed. Warning lights indicated failure and to stop the vehicle. Luckily, only 1 mile from home and drove it home under reduced power . Called the dealer (70 miles away) and was told to tow the car to them.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11637082, filed January 20, 2025
Shortly after the ICCU recall was repaired I received numerous electrical system warnings on my Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2023, SE model). The dealership identified the problem to be the Battery Management System needed a complete replacement would you take 1-2 weeks.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11641396, filed February 7, 2025
The horn on my vehicle is defective after 16000 miles. I am available to take it in for an inspection. I was almost backed into and I had no way of alerting the other driver.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11647298, filed March 10, 2025
Can recall 25V606 make my Ioniq 6 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.
Owners often ask whether this port recall means their Ioniq 6 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Ioniq 6 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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 25V606
Did the recall 25V606 fix work?
Since recall 25V606 was reported on September 11, 2025, owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 7 of them (15%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 25V606000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Ioniq 6 is part of recall 25V606000?
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.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
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 25V606000 (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.