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NHTSARecalled Feb 6, 2026 · #26V068000

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit. An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

View the official CPSC notice