2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V432)
Hyundai Motor America · 6 vehicles · Reported July 2, 2026
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 6 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 26V432 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V432000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 305 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in recall 26V432?
The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 with recall 26V432?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 26V432, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V432?
Recall 26V432 covers 6 vehicles: 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5.
NHTSA lists 6 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Hyundai | Ioniq 5 |
What is the fix for the Ioniq 5 high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.
When was recall 26V432 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 26V432 to NHTSA on July 2, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 31, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2022 | First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing). |
| July 2, 2026 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V432000. |
| August 31, 2026 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 3 months ago. 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 26V432?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V432 is open on your Ioniq 5, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V432000 is open on your Ioniq 5, it will be listed there, along with Hyundai recall number 305. 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 26V432?
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 26V432000 applies to your Ioniq 5.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- 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 traction battery 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 5 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 447 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 26V432 was reported on July 2, 2026, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) 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 July 2, 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 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 609 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 447 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 5: 387 complaints in total, 273 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5: 222 complaints in total, 174 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Several days ago, the twelve volt battery on my car was replaced because the car just suddenly died overnight while sitting in my garage. They told me that the battery needed to be replaced when I went to the dealer.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11633547, filed January 1, 2025
The car has had multiple recalls for the ICCU failure. I have brought the car in been 3 times. Will go in again this week . The recall remedy never fixes the issue. The car works for a few weeks then the same issue happens again .Unable to start the car or drive .
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11634173, filed January 5, 2025
ICCU failed while charging. Vehicle showed no diagnostic codes to indicate the problem. All recent recalls regarding the ICCU performed on the vehicle.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, DE, NHTSA complaint 11636608, filed January 17, 2025
Can recall 26V432 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)).
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.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V482000, 26V068000.
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.
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 26V432
Did the recall 26V432 fix work?
Since recall 26V432 was reported on July 2, 2026, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) 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 August 31, 2026.
Is the 26V432000 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 26V432000?
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 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 26V432000 (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.