Hyundai has recalled over 145,000 Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles globally due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit. This fault could cause the auxiliary 12-volt battery to not charge properly, potentially leading to a loss of motive power while driving and increasing the risk of an accident. Affected vehicles were produced between 2021 and 2024 and owners are advised to contact Hyundai dealerships for a free software update.
South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has recalled two models of their electric vehicles over concerns that a software fault could cause the car to lose power and potentially cause an accident. The two models are the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs, with more than 145,000 being recalled worldwide.
Kia is also recalling more than 60,000 EV6 models over a similar issue, and in 2023 both manufacturers recalled more than 92,000 vehicles due to a fire risk, as reported by BBC News. "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete," the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said at the time.
Hyundai’s Ioniq electric vehicle brand launched in 2020, with the Ioniq 5, a compact crossover SUV, first sold to the public in 2021. The Ioniq 6, which is a mid-size estate car, launched the following year. The cars are known for their distinctive ‘Parametric Pixel’ design for the external lights – small square lighting elements that have been compared to 8-bit video game graphics.
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