NHTSA Recall 26V314000

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Suspension Fastener Recall (26V314)

Hyundai Motor America · 172 vehicles · Reported May 18, 2026

Repeat recall
✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.·Updated October 2026
172
Vehicles affected
6
Suspension, Wheels and Tires complaints
1
Repeat-problem reports since recall
Available
Fix status
8
Other recalls, same models

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 172 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.

Recall 26V314 at a glance

NHTSA campaign number26V314000
Manufacturer recall number303
Date reported to NHTSAMay 18, 2026
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Vehicles2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
Units affected172
Build datesDecember 10, 2024 to July 10, 2025
ComponentSuspension > Critical Fasteners
Safety riskA loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
FixAvailable at dealers

What is wrong with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in recall 26V314?

The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Ioniq 5 with recall 26V314?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of 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 critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.

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Which vehicles are included in recall 26V314?

Recall 26V314 covers 172 vehicles: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9.

NHTSA lists 172 vehicles in this campaign, built December 10, 2024 to July 10, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

Model yearsMakeModel
2025HyundaiIoniq 5
2026HyundaiIoniq 9

What is the fix for the Ioniq 5 suspension fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

When was recall 26V314 announced?

Hyundai Motor America reported recall 26V314 to NHTSA on May 18, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 17, 2026.

DateWhat happened
December 10, 2024First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing).
July 10, 2025Last affected vehicle built.
May 18, 2026Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V314000.
July 17, 2026Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA).

This recall was filed 4 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 212 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 26V314?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V314 is open on your Ioniq 5, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V314000 is open on your Ioniq 5, it will be listed there, along with Hyundai recall number 303. You can also ask any Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Ioniq 5 owners do about recall 26V314?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

  1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V314000 applies to your Ioniq 5.
  2. Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
  3. 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.
  4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
  5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
  6. 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 333 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 6 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Since recall 26V314 was reported on May 18, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 1 of them (17%) 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 suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after May 18, 2026, 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 suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 333 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 6 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires
  • 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: 36 complaints in total, 2 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

Car has worn down both rear tires to wires and dealer has said alignment is way out and could be suspension issues.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11745529, filed June 22, 2026

While driving on normal paved roads, a small vibration was heard from the rear of the vehicle. A person near the car when leaving the origin that morning heard a minor clicking sound at low speed from the rear of the vehicle.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11757439, filed August 17, 2026

I need to report a serious vehicle safety concern involving a catastrophic front-right tire failure at highway speed. I am requesting a Hyundai case number and preservation of all physical evidence. Please preserve the failed tire, detached tread assembly, bead remnants, wheel, TPMS components and all service records.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11752923, filed July 26, 2026

Can recall 26V314 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)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same critical fasteners again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V605000.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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 26V314

Did the recall 26V314 fix work?

Since recall 26V314 was reported on May 18, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 1 of them (17%) 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.

When will owners be notified?

According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 17, 2026.

Is the 26V314000 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

How do I know if my Ioniq 5 is part of recall 26V314000?

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.

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.

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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.

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