Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 11, 2025
Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2025) Recall: Brake Issues May Cause Crash Risk
Hyundai recalls 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles with left-foot braking and N e-shift features due to reduced braking and unintended acceleration risks. Owners must update software via dealer or over-the-air to prevent crashes.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles that have left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. These vehicles may have reduced braking performance and unintended acceleration when the LFB is activated, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82024-hyundai-ioniq-5-2025-recall-brake-issues-may-cause-crash.
“Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2025) Recall: Brake Issues May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82024-hyundai-ioniq-5-2025-recall-brake-issues-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V235000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V235000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 'N' vehicles due to reduced braking performance and unexpected acceleration, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 11, 2025. Owners are advised not to use left-foot braking or N e-shift features until a free software update is performed.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai IONIQ 5 'N', 2025
What to do
Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. The integrated electronic brake and vehicle control unit software will be updated over-the-air or by a dealer, free of charge.
The hazard
The recall addresses reduced braking performance when left-foot braking is activated and continued acceleration after the pedal is released with the N e-shift feature engaged. These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on file since July 11, 2014. Other recent recalls include the Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 rear seat trap hazard (Sept. 11, 2026), the Hyundai Kona seat belt failure risk (July 14, 2026), and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid instrument panel display failure (June 24, 2026). NHTSA records show 297 owner complaints for the 2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 as of Sept. 19, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The recall covers vehicles that were sold starting from April 2025.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using LFB and N e-Shift Features
Do not use the left-foot braking or N e-shift features until the software update is completed.
Update Software
Have the IEB and VCU software updated via over-the-air (OTA) or dealer service for free.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous 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 277.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 14 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 25V235000 — Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2025) Recall: Brake Issues May Cause Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2025) Recall: Brake Issues May Cause Crash Risk that is covered by recall 25V235000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous 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 277.
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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