2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 Complaints

I purchesed the Hyundai ionic 5 2023 from hyandai dealer ship. It had 42 k miles. The car ran good. So I got it. They promised me before the I bought they would charge it up free. When I signed the paper they said they couldn't charge it for me. I drove 5 miles the original battery died. I almost got to accudent only 5 miles away. I figured it was original battery. I change battery. I get tow truck to take home i put new battery in it. Then 5 days later the main iccu stopped charging. Another 12 bolt battery drain. They new it had that problem. Two batteries are main iccu won't charge. They make me sign paper buy as is i didnt think it would die 5 miles later they new it had a serious problem I look on internet the same car had recalls for the same car not on mine My car should have been recalled I heard 1000 s were affected with the same problem. They new it would fail on me thars why they get me to sign the papers. I hooe it's not 21 k down the drain I hope i dont have to spend 15 k on new iccu.

Car gave an error check electrical system and went into limp mode on highway slowing to 25mph.

I purchased my Hyundai Ioniq 5 on [XXX]. Since then, I have experienced repeated and dangerous failures of the air-conditioning system, which Hyundai and the selling dealership have failed to properly diagnose or repair. On [XXX], while driving, I heard a very loud banging noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Immediately afterward, the air-conditioning system completely shut down and stopped producing cold air. Before the extreme Arizona heat began, I repeatedly asked Hyundai on Bell Road in Glendale to properly diagnose the A/C system due to ongoing concerns. Despite the vehicle being under warranty, the technician told me I would have to pay a diagnostic fee before they would evaluate the A/C. As a result, the underlying problem was not properly diagnosed or repaired. On [XXX], the exact same failure occurred again the same loud banging noise followed by a complete loss of air conditioning. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai on Bell Road in Glendale a total of four (4) times, spending 33 days out of service for the same issue. Despite this, the dealership failed to repair the vehicle. On several visits, the car was simply parked, and the dealer later claimed it had been “fixed” one time, even though the problem continued. This defect created a serious safety hazard. During one incident, while driving the vehicle in extreme heat to the dealership for repair, the interior temperature became dangerously high. My phone overheated and shut down, and I nearly passed out while driving. Hyundai Corporate has been unresponsive and dismissive. Rather than addressing the repeated failures and safety risks, I was referred to Lemon Law, where my claim was denied, despite the extensive repair history and time out of service. Instead of repairing the defect or taking responsibility, both the dealership and Hyundai Corporate pressured me to trade in the vehicle and move on, without resolving the underlying problem. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: On November 24, 2025, while driving at ~60 mph on NYS Route 17 (highway) with ~15% battery charge, my 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 suddenly entered limp mode and lost motive power. The high-voltage battery state of charge dropped instantly from ~10-15% to 0%, triggering error code P1B9600 (HV battery cell imbalance—cells failing to charge/discharge properly). I was unable to fully remove the vehicle from the roadway. My elderly mother was a passenger; a passing tractor-trailer came within 1 ft of striking us when disabled. NY State Police responded (report available). Required $300 tow to the Hyundai dealer, stranding us 150 miles from home.//PRIOR RELATED FAILURES: 1. November 14, 2025: Stranded due to ICCU failure (recall 24V-868 related) (stranded on NYS State Route 444). 2. September 15, 2025: Same P1B9600 code/limp mode/power loss; stranded in the middle of active travel lane of NYS 444; NY State Police report filed. 3. August 2025: Initial HV battery-related sudden power loss; stranded on Interstate 90 Eastbound (Erie, PA area). Despite repairs (September 2025 ICCU/"limp mode" software updates; October 2025 ICCU/high-voltage fuse replacement under recall 24V-868), defects persist. The vehicle charge rate also appears low and the battery consumption rate seems high.// CURRENT STATUS: Dealer (Vision Hyundai) confirmed high-voltage battery pack defective, requiring full replacement. Vehicle purchased new October 2024, under warranty. In service since mid-November 2025 (>30 days downtime). Provided loaner now, but prior rentals unreimbursed.//SAFETY RISK: Repeated sudden power losses create extreme highway crash risk, especially with vulnerable passengers. I am a licensed professional mechanical engineer, and can provide technical logs, repair orders, police reports upon request.The issues I have experienced appear to be linked to ongoing ICCU/HV system issues in IONIQ 5. I respectfully request expansion of the recall investigation.

Due to a heavy brake application a water bottle in the back seat spilled and the water traveled under the drivers seat. This resulted in multiple car systems going offline, vehicle reporting LKAS error and inability to turn the car off. This essentially bricked the vehicle. Repair in order to correct the shorts and corrosion from the water both the drivers seat and main floor wiring harnesses require replacement cost estimate approximately $12,000. These key electrical connections under drivers seat are not adequately protected from simple water damage. This in my opinion makes the vehicle unfit for use as a family EV SUV as a simple water bottle still should not be able to brick a car. I consider this a design defect and the manufacturer is not covering this under warranty.

My vehicle has experienced three separate failures of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and two separate 12-volt battery failures. All manufacturer recalls related to the ICCU have been completed. Each of these five events required towing and resulted in either an inability to start the vehicle, or a sudden loss of power while driving, including limp mode. During multiple events, the vehicle displayed a warning message stating “Stop vehicle and check power supply” accompanied by a red battery icon. The sudden loss of power created a serious safety risk to me and to others on the road, particularly when the vehicle lost propulsion unexpectedly. In each case, the vehicle became unsafe or impossible to operate. For every incident, the problem was diagnosed by authorized Hyundai dealer, and I was informed that the issue had been repaired. Despite these repairs and recall actions, the same failures continued to occur. These repeated ICCU and 12-volt battery failures demonstrate an ongoing electrical system defect that has not been permanently corrected and presents a continuing risk of sudden power loss.

Got "check electric vehicle system" warning message when backing into my parking space. Later, when I turned car on to leave, it went into limp mode in the parking lot. Had car towed to Lithia Hyundai of Reno. ICCU failure was determined.

On 12/13 while driving back home at a red light at night, we heard a loud pop at the driver's rear side and suddenly the dash displayed a warning stating "Check electric vehicle system". The car then would not drive past 25 mph and kept flashing the warning. We got it home safe, and planned on dropping it off at the dealership the next day after jumping it. The next day however, after multiple attempts to jump the car's battery, it would not start enough to move it. The car would start and then flash a warning saying that the 12V battery voltage is low and then shut off again. It had to be towed on 12/15 to the dealership where they will be doing an diagnosis.

I am reporting a safety concern with my 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 related to Hyundai placing remote safety features behind a paid subscription. Hyundai has locked two functions that affect safety: (1) the ability to remotely check the vehicle’s battery state of charge, and (2) the ability to remotely unlock the doors from a phone. These functions previously existed under BlueLink but were removed unless the owner pays for the new Connected Services package. 1. Remote battery status Without paying the subscription, I cannot check the vehicle’s battery level while it is charging. If I need to leave the charging area or am charging from home and not directly watching the dashboard, there is no way to verify whether charging completed or stalled. Charging interruptions are common with EVs. This could leave me stranded unexpectedly in unsafe conditions, at night, or in severe weather. This is a safety issue, not a convenience issue. 2. Remote unlock Hyundai also removed the ability to unlock the car from my phone unless I pay for the subscription. This creates a safety hazard if a child accidentally locks themselves in the car with the key fob inside. Without remote unlock, the parent may have to break a window or wait for emergency responders, which creates risk of heat or cold exposure to a child. This problem is reproducible every time I attempt to use the app without a paid subscription. Hyundai has been contacted and has not offered a safety solution except paying the subscription fee. I am asking NHTSA to review whether locking basic safety functions behind a paywall creates a safety defect that could put vehicle occupants at risk.

While driving on the freeway I heard a pop and a saw a warning notification on the dashboard to check the vehicles electrical system. This was followed by a warning that power was limited which resulted it the vehicle speed decreasing to 30mph, and finally a notice to stop the vehicle immediately. All of this occurred in about 5 minutes time. Thankfully, I was able to pull over to the side of the road without an accident. After this the vehicle became inoperable including hazard flashers. I had to wait on the side of the freeway for about an hour to get a tow. The vehicle was towed to a dealer which confirmed that the ICCU and high voltage fuse were faulty. My safety during this process was put at risk because A) during a snow storm I had to pull the vehicle over to the side quickly across 4 lanes of traffic and B) then remain parked on the shoulder with limited ability to notify other drivers that I was on the shoulder. The dealer has confirmed the failure, the vehicle is available for inspection, and the manufacturer has not inspected the component.