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.
Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
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.
The vehicle's integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software can cause reduced braking when the left-foot braking feature is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released when the N e-shift feature is engaged, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles with left-foot braking and N e-shift features are affected. Drivers using these features may face reduced braking or unintended acceleration.
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.
Do not use the left-foot braking or N e-shift features until the software update is completed.
Have the IEB and VCU software updated via over-the-air (OTA) or dealer service for free.
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.
The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when left-foot braking is activated, and unintended acceleration when the N e-shift feature is engaged.
Your 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features is affected. The recall covers vehicles sold starting from April 2025.
Stop using the LFB and N e-shift features until the software update is completed. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for the update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V235000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai 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.
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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.
