HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 (2023) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai recalls 2023 Ioniq 5 vehicles with potential fire risk from high voltage battery cells. Owners must park away from structures and limit charging to 80% until repair. Free battery system replacement available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2023 Ioniq 5 vehicles due to a risk of fire from misaligned battery electrodes. This could cause injury if the vehicle is parked or in motion. Owners should stop using the vehicle until the battery system is repaired. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81397-hyundai-ioniq-5-2023-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-system.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81397-hyundai-ioniq-5-2023-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-system · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V432000
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“Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2023) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery System.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81397-hyundai-ioniq-5-2023-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-system. Based on NHTSA recall #26V432000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V432000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes that can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. This fire risk increases when the vehicle is charged beyond 80%.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle is parked or in motion without proper battery system maintenance.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Ioniq 5 has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting July 3, 2026. The recall covers vehicles with misaligned battery electrodes that could lead to fire.
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What to do — step by step
Park Away from Structures
Move your vehicle to a location away from buildings, trees, or other structures to reduce fire risk.
Limit Charging to 80%
Do not charge the vehicle beyond 80% until the battery system is repaired by Hyundai.
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Reach out to Hyundai at 855-371-9460 for repair information or to confirm your vehicle is affected.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.
Questions people ask
Why is my Ioniq 5 being recalled?
Hyundai recalls certain 2023 Ioniq 5 vehicles because high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes that can lead to fire while parked or driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle's VIN is listed on NHTSA.gov starting July 3, 2026. The recall covers specific 2023 Ioniq 5 models with misaligned battery electrodes.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Park away from structures, limit charging to 80%, and contact Hyundai at 855-371-9460 for free battery system replacement.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V432000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 26V432000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V432000 (February 7, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.