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.
Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The recall addresses a software issue that could reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash if the LFB feature is activated.
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 could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, potentially leading to a crash.
Owners of 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles with the left-foot braking (LFB) feature are affected. Drivers using the LFB feature while the software issue is present are at higher risk of reduced braking performance.
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.
Do not use the left-foot braking (LFB) feature until the software update is completed.
Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software for free.
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.
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall applies to 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles with the left-foot braking (LFB) feature. Owners received notification letters by March 12, 2025.
If you have already had the software updated, you may need to complete the new remedy to address the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V065000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai 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.
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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.
