Hyundai Ioniq recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 10 safety recalls naming the Hyundai Ioniq, launched from 2018 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Hyundai Ioniq recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 10
- 2018 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 14 September 2026
- R/2026/322
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Hyundai Ioniq recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points
R/2026/322, launched 14 September 2026. Also covers the Santa Fe
Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
Remedy: A modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation
R/2026/159, launched 15 June 2026, 8,299 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
Remedy: High Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required.
The vehicle charge port door outer panel may detach
R/2025/457, launched 17 November 2025, 4,245 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The vehicle charge port door outer panel may have insufficient engagement between the outer panel retaining hooks and the charging port door increasing the risk of detachment during operation.
Remedy: To rectify this issue the charge port door outer panel assembly will be adhered as a permanent solution.
The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive
R/2024/169, launched 13 May 2024. Also covers the Ioniq 5
Defect: On affected vehicles the rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive.
Remedy: On all affected vehicles replace the affected driveshaft and check properly fastened
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the 12-volt battery which can result in the vehicle entering into a ‘failsafe’ driving mode.
R/2024/164, launched 6 May 2024. Also covers the Ioniq 5
Defect: On affected vehicles the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode
Remedy: On all affected vehicles update the ICCU software and check and replace if necessary the ICCU and fuse.
THE ACCELERATOR FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED WHEN FULLY RELEASED
R/2022/004, launched 1 February 2022, 1,139 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released.
Remedy: The software will be updated within the Electric Power Control Unit and an additional ground cable will be installed to the 3-phase motor.
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
R/2021/087, launched 23 April 2021, 1,214 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kona
Defect: Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
Remedy: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
WHEEL NUTS NOT TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2019/359, launched 8 December 2019, 46 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Wheel nuts not tightened to the correct specification
Remedy: Tighten wheel nuts to correct specification
HYBRID WARNING LAMP ELIMINATED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY INDICATE THERMAL DAMAGE TO POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY AND POWER CABLE
R/2018/297, launched 10 December 2018, 5,151 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident.
Remedy: Replace power relays. Inspect relay holders and replace if required.
COOLANT MAY LEAK INTO ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT
R/2018/103, launched 1 May 2018, 148 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down.
Remedy: To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Hyundai Ioniq, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Hyundai dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.