Hyundai recall — Traction Battery
NHTSA · February 5, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V068000 (Hyundai), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 27.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Source ID
- 26V068000
Defect
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.
Consequence
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Ioniq 5 | 2025 |
| Hyundai | Ioniq 5 | 2026 |
| Hyundai | Ioniq 9 | 2026 |
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