Hyundai recalls 2025 IONIQ 5 models with left-foot braking feature due to potential reduced braking performance. Owners must update software to prevent increased stopping distance and crash risk.
“Hyundai IONIQ 5 2025: Brake Software Issue Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82023-hyundai-ioniq-5-2025-brake-software-issue-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V065000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V065000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles for reduced braking performance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on February 6, 2025. Owners are advised not to use specific features until dealers update the software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N", 2025
What to do
Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software, free of charge. Owners who have not received the remedy should not use the LFB feature until it is performed. Owners who have received the remedy should not use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy is completed. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
The hazard
The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when the left-foot braking (LFB) feature is activated. This can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on file since July 11, 2014. Recent similar recalls include the Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 rear seat trap hazard (September 11, 2026), the Hyundai Kona seat belt failure risk (July 14, 2026), and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid instrument panel display failure (June 24, 2026). Other recent brake-related recalls include the BMW 2024-2025 I5 brake system recall (July 1, 2026), the International 2026 MV brake software update (February 12, 2026), and the Chrysler Pacifica electronic stability control risk (September 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles with the left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The recall was announced on March 12, 2025, and owners received notification letters by that date.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using LFB Feature
Do not use the left-foot braking (LFB) feature until the software update is completed.
Update Software
Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software for free.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 34 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V065000 — Hyundai IONIQ 5 2025: Brake Software Issue Increases Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Hyundai IONIQ 5 2025: Brake Software Issue Increases Crash Risk that is covered by recall 25V065000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.
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.
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.
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