NHTSA Complaints · Active Recalls · California Lemon Law Data
The NHTSA tracks consumer complaints, manufacturer recalls, and safety investigations for every vehicle sold in the United States. These publicly available records are a critical resource for California lemon law cases because they establish patterns of recurring defects.
As of June 2026, the NHTSA has logged 24 complaints against the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. Each complaint is filed by a vehicle owner or lessee through the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline or online portal at SaferCar.gov. You can review all 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 complaints directly on the NHTSA complaint database.
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has generated 48 NHTSA complaints and has 2 active recalls. If your 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has experienced a defect that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple visits, you may qualify for a full repurchase or replacement under California lemon law. Hyundai pays all attorney fees when we prevail. You pay nothing.
Electrical system failures are notoriously difficult to diagnose and repair, which often results in multiple unsuccessful repair attempts — a key element of a lemon law claim. Reported issues for the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 include infotainment malfunctions, battery drain, warning lights, power window failures, and intermittent starting problems. 18 NHTSA complaints have been filed for this category. Owner reports include: “On the evening of February 11, 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL experienced a complete ICCU failure while I was traveling with my minor son. The vehicle became fully inoperable and left us stranded on the side of the road at night, in the middle of a winter storm. I was forced to call for a tow truck, wait in dangerous conditions, and arrange emergency transport for myself and my child. The vehicle was towed to Visions Hyundai of Henrietta, located in Rochester, New York. That was over three weeks ago. As of the date of my complaint, my vehicle remains at the dealership. I have been told that the replacement ICCU part is on indefinite backorder, with no estimated delivery date provided. I am left making full monthly payments on a vehicle I cannot drive.” (NHTSA Complaint #11721833)
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has generated 8 NHTSA complaints for this defect category. If your vehicle has experienced recurring issues in this area that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple attempts, you may have a qualifying lemon law claim under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Owner reports include: “I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE ON SEPT 1, 2025 SINCE DAY 1 THE BLUELINK APP STATES THAT THE CAR NEEDS SERVICE I SPOKE TO HYUANDI CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEIR ONLY RECOMMENDATION IS THAT I GO BACK TO THE DEAL / I SAID TO THEM JUST YESTERDAY (FEB 12, 2026) SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT / AM I SUPPOSED TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP EVERY DAY I THINK A RECALL IS NEEDED TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THESE HYUNDAI CARS MY ORIGINAL CASE # IS XXX” (NHTSA Complaint #11717725)
Electrical system failures are notoriously difficult to diagnose and repair, which often results in multiple unsuccessful repair attempts — a key element of a lemon law claim. Reported issues for the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 include infotainment malfunctions, battery drain, warning lights, power window failures, and intermittent starting problems. 4 NHTSA complaints have been filed for this category. Owner reports include: “My leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 experienced a sudden malfunction resulting in loss of vehicle operation. The vehicle has been at the dealership with delayed diagnosis and no clear repair timeline provided. This appears to be a safety-related defect involving the electric system. I am aware of multiple reports and recent news coverage describing similar failures in Hyundai/Kia electric vehicles related to ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) defects, which can cause sudden battery discharge and loss of propulsion. Media reports indicate that this defect has affected numerous vehicles and, in some cases, repairs have taken more than a month due to part availability and diagnosis delays. My vehicle experienced similar symptoms, including loss of power / inability to operate normally, and the dealer has not been able to promptly resolve the issue. This appears to be a broader safety-related defect rather than an isolated incident.” (NHTSA Complaint #11719923)
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has generated 2 NHTSA complaints for this defect category. If your vehicle has experienced recurring issues in this area that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple attempts, you may have a qualifying lemon law claim under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Owner reports include: “THIS CAR WAS PREPPED BY COCONUT CREEK HYUNDAI AND I AM BEING TOLD BY YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTNEMTN THAT THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN SOME DEBRIS ON THE WIPERS THAT CAUSED THE SCRATCHES / HOW IS THAT MY FAULT HYUANDI HAS WALKED AWAY FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY / IN FACT THEY ASKED ME IF I CHANGED THE WIPER BLADES / I JUST GOT THE CAR 5 MONTHS AGO WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE” (NHTSA Complaint #11717724)
Fuel and propulsion system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks, or power loss — all substantial impairments of use and safety. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has generated 2 NHTSA complaints for this defect category. Owner reports include: “Battery is not charging to full capacity. The ICCU has been replaced and the battery is still not holding a full charge.” (NHTSA Complaint #11715173)
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 by the NHTSA or Hyundai. If your vehicle is affected, the manufacturer is required to provide a free remedy. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect: See NHTSA database for details.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genes
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:PORT
Defect: See NHTSA database for details.
Risk: A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790–1795.8) is one of the strongest lemon laws in the United States. It protects buyers and lessees of new and certified pre-owned vehicles that develop substantial defects the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22, a lemon law presumption is triggered when any of the following apply to your 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6:
Once the presumption is triggered, the burden shifts to Hyundai to prove the vehicle is not a lemon. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), Hyundai must pay your attorney’s fees if you prevail — meaning qualified representation costs you nothing out of pocket.
If your 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 qualifies as a lemon under California law, Hyundai may be legally required to:
Step 1: Document every repair visit. Keep all repair orders, work orders, and dealer invoices. Each visit counts as a repair attempt, even if the dealer says nothing is wrong.
Step 2: Keep returning for repairs. You must give Hyundai a reasonable opportunity to fix the defect. Visit different authorized Hyundai dealers if needed and ask for written documentation of each visit.
Step 3: Contact a California lemon law attorney. Once you believe the threshold has been met — 4 attempts for non-safety defects, 2 for safety defects, or 30 days out of service — contact an attorney for a free case evaluation. Under § 1794(d), Hyundai pays your fees if you win.
Step 4: Send a demand letter. Your attorney will send Hyundai a formal demand letter. Most California lemon law cases resolve through negotiation without going to trial.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22, four or more repair attempts for the same non-safety defect, or two attempts for a safety-related defect, triggers the lemon law presumption. Additionally, 30 or more cumulative days out of service qualifies regardless of the number of repair attempts.
Yes. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), Hyundai is required to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs if you prevail in a lemon law claim. This means qualified lemon law representation is free to you if your case succeeds.
Yes. A recall is not required to file a lemon law claim. The Song-Beverly Act covers any substantial defect that impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle that the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts. NHTSA complaints support the claim by establishing a pattern, but are not a prerequisite.
California lemon law claims are generally subject to a four-year statute of limitations from the date you discovered or should have discovered the defect. However, you must still be within the manufacturer’s original warranty period when the defect first appears. Contact an attorney promptly to preserve your rights.
If your 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a recurring defect, California’s Lemon Law may entitle you to a full refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement — at no cost to you.
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