Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Ioniq 5 recall 26V068000 - Traction Battery

NHTSA · February 5, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V068000 (Hyundai), reported February 5, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 27.
• Component: Traction Battery.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 5, 2026

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Source ID

26V068000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 238 recall campaigns from Hyundai Motor America since 2010, 22 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 27 vehicles, it is larger than 15% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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

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