2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 Recalls, Complaints & Safety

The vehicle flashed a warning not to drive the car because of an electrical system problem after a loud popping noise. I had the car towed to a dealership who told me the Integrated Charging Controller Unit had failed. The car is only 9 months old with under 5000 miles.

ICCU completely went out. Had to have the ICCU replaced with an upgraded one, fuse replaced and software was updated.

Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure leading to a loud popping sound from the rear, total loss of drive power.

For the HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 XRT, the ICCU, fuse and perhaps hybrid battery malfunctioned. We were in a disabled car on a 4 lane highway with traffic: On February 10, 2026, as we drove out of our home we heard a loud pop. As we got out onto a large 4 lane road near our house, the notice “Check Electrical System” came on and the car’s power was drastically reduced. We made a U turn and drove (20 mph) back to our driveway. We were fortunate that this was mid-day and the road was relatively clear. Normally this is an extremely busy road with traffic moving at 40-50 mph and we would have had great difficulty even pulling out to the side -- as there is only marginal side space on this road. Hyundai has confirmed to us that the ICCU and a related fuse failed. They also think the hybrid battery is also involved and they are testing to confirm that. We had no warning at all -- except for the electrical warning that came on as the car's power was reduced. The car had charged normally and had had no warning signals/signs at all.

Driving and lost power in vehicle it wasn't able to accelerate and resulted in getting stranded. Power would then be restored and then lost randomly. Dealer said it was the ICCU that was faulty.

For the HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 XRT, the ICCU, fuse and perhaps hybrid battery malfunctioned. We were in a disabled car on a 4 lane highway with traffic: On February 10, 2026, as we drove out of our home we heard a loud pop. As we got out onto a large 4 lane road near our house, the notice “Check Electrical System” came on and the car’s power was drastically reduced. We made a U turn and drove (20 mph) back to our driveway. We were fortunate that this was mid-day and the road was relatively clear. Normally this is an extremely busy road with traffic moving at 40-50 mph and we would have had great difficulty even pulling out to the side -- as there is only marginal side space on this road. Hyundai has confirmed to us that the ICCU and a related fuse failed. They also think the hybrid battery is also involved and they are testing to confirm that. We had no warning at all -- except for the electrical warning that came on as the car's power was reduced. The car had charged normally and had had no warning signals/signs at all.

March 19, 2026, the car left my 18 y.o. daughter stranded at 10:00pm in a store parking lot. The car was fine when she went into the store. When she went back to the car, it was completely dead. No power at all. I had to pick her up to bring her home and left the car overnight. Called AAA the next morning. I have already previously reported about this car a few months back when it was in the shop for 3 months. Then, the ICCU and wiring harness were replaced a couple times.

For the HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 XRT, the ICCU, fuse and perhaps hybrid battery malfunctioned. We were in a disabled car on a 4 lane highway with traffic: On February 10, 2026, as we drove out of our home we heard a loud pop. As we got out onto a large 4 lane road near our house, the notice “Check Electrical System” came on and the car’s power was drastically reduced. We made a U turn and drove (20 mph) back to our driveway. We were fortunate that this was mid-day and the road was relatively clear. Normally this is an extremely busy road with traffic moving at 40-50 mph and we would have had great difficulty even pulling out to the side -- as there is only marginal side space on this road. Hyundai has confirmed to us that the ICCU and a related fuse failed. They also think the hybrid battery is also involved and they are testing to confirm that. We had no warning at all -- except for the electrical warning that came on as the car's power was reduced. The car had charged normally and had had no warning signals/signs at all.

Car showed electrical problem on the dash. Car would not start.

Got "Check Vehicle Electrical system" message. Car stopped running and got turned off. Couldn't jump start too.

Car showed electrical problem on the dash. Car would not start.

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue with my vehicle, a Hyundai Ioniq 5, which I purchased new and which currently has only 4,795 miles. The vehicle remains fully covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. Yesterday, March 19th 2026, while driving on a heavily congested street, the vehicle suddenly displayed a warning message stating: “Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply.” Immediately after, the car began to significantly lose power and slow down in active traffic. This created a dangerous situation, as I was forced to pull over abruptly in a crowded roadway, putting my safety and the safety of others at risk. Due to the severity of the issue, I contacted Hyundai roadside assistance, and the vehicle was towed to Safford Hyundai for inspection and repair. I was informed by the dealership that repairs could take up to four months, and I was not provided with a loaner vehicle or alternative transportation. As a result: I am currently without a vehicle for daily transportation, including commuting to work I have experienced significant stress and anxiety due to the sudden and dangerous nature of the incident I am left without a reasonable remedy despite the vehicle being new and under full warranty This situation raises serious concerns regarding vehicle safety, reliability, and Hyundai’s failure to provide adequate support or transportation during an extended repair period. Given that this is a new vehicle with a critical failure that compromises safety, I am requesting: Immediate assistance with a loaner or rental vehicle at no cost A clear timeline and communication regarding repairs Consideration of further remedies if the vehicle cannot be repaired within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws I believe this issue represents a significant defect that substantially impairs the use, value, and safety of the vehicle.

ICCU FAILURE STOPPED ON ROAD

ICCU unit of the car short circuited right in middle of driving and caused the car to go in "limp mode". Sudden pop noise and slowdown created situation where car could be rear-ended. The part has already caused recall for prior model years, but model year for my car is not included in the recall. Based on internet search it is a continued and widely prevalent issue, manufacture has not done enough to fix this and a recall needs to add new model years. Additionally, the parts are backordered and there is no immediate fix.

After hearing a sudden loud pop, my car lost all power. I was able to pull to the side of a busy 2 lane road. It was dangerous and scary to be stranded alone on a very busy road. The car had to be towed to the dealership. It took 48 days to replace the ICCU, fuses and the coolant. The service manager said this is a known issue.

ICCU failure causing the car to go into low power mode. Tow required to get the car to the dealership for repair.

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), part number 36400-1XAD5, failed on my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL RWD at 2138 miles. The ICCU is responsible for charging the 12V auxiliary battery from the high voltage traction battery. DTC P1A9096 was recorded on 03/02/2026. When the ICCU fails, the 12V battery drains because it has no charging source. The vehicle becomes undrivable as all vehicle systems depend on the 12V battery. The vehicle had to be towed on a flatbed truck to Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and repair. The failure was confirmed by the dealer using their diagnostic tools. This is the same ICCU failure mode covered by Hyundai Recalls 257 and 272 for 2022-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles, however the 2025 Ioniq 5 is not currently included in those recalls despite using the same ICCU architecture. The failure at only 2138 miles on a 2025 model indicates the underlying defect was not resolved with the model year refresh. If this failure had occurred while driving at highway speed rather than while the vehicle was stationary, the progressive loss of motive power could have created a serious safety hazard. NHTSA should consider expanding the existing ICCU recall to include 2025 Ioniq 5 vehicles.

Backing out of driveway on 3/13/26, warning message appeared on dashboard- "Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply." Had car towed to dealership (Ourisman Hyundai, Bowie, MD). On 3/16/26, service department advised the ICCU needed to be replaced, part was on back order with no ETA.

I was sitting inside my parked car when I heard a loud pop sound from around the back trunk area, like a computer chip exploded. The car alerted me to check the ECS or battery management system and told me to pull over to safe location and don’t drive anymore. I relocated the car to another location and parked it but when I tried to start it again, nothing would power up. It appears the 12V battery has died. I contact Hyundai roadside assistance for a tow to my closest Hyundai service center. Hyundai confirmed that the ICCU and 12V battery needed to be replaced.

ICCU failure

The ICCU failed. The car makes a loud pop sound and then the dashboard lights up. You are stranded wherever it fails because the car isn’t drivable after it happens. The car was inspected by the dealership. There were no warnings before it happened.

COMPONENT FAILURE: The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed on a 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD Limited with fewer than 3,000 miles on the odometer. The ICCU controls AC onboard charging and DC-DC power conversion. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request. SAFETY RISK: The ICCU failure caused a complete loss of vehicle propulsion, rendering the vehicle fully undriveable. Warning lamps and system fault messages appeared on the instrument cluster prior to full failure. The vehicle lost all ability to be driven or charged. A sudden loss of propulsion in a battery electric vehicle poses significant safety risk to the driver and others on the road. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONFIRMATION: The failure was confirmed and inspected by the selling Hyundai dealership. Hyundai Motor America (the manufacturer) reviewed the case and issued a formal written determination in February 2026 concluding the defect was unrepairable, accepting a Lemon Law repurchase under Washington State RCW 19.118. This constitutes manufacturer confirmation that the ICCU failure is a non-repairable defect. WARNING SYMPTOMS: Multiple warning lamps and fault messages appeared on the vehicle’s instrument cluster and infotainment display prior to the vehicle becoming fully undriveable. These warnings preceded the total loss of propulsion. ADDITIONAL NOTE: Despite issuing a written Lemon Law repurchase acceptance in February 2026, Hyundai Motor America has failed to execute the repurchase for over 23 days past document submission, missing their own stated resolution deadline. This complaint is filed to create a federal record of both the ICCU safety defect and HMA’s failure to honor an accepted Lemon Law repurchase in a timely manner.

I started driving and pulled out of a parking lot onto a busy road. The ICCU had failed unknownst to me and as I was underway the car started losing power and the dashboard lit up with warnings about the electrical system. I was limited to 25 MPH for a brief time and struggled to turn off into a parking lot amongst much faster traffic. While doing this the car slowed further to 10 MPH. I limped at this speed into the parking lot at which point it turned off and lot all power. This happened over the course of about 30 seconds. If it had happened on a busier road I would have been in trouble. On the highway and it would have been extremely dangerous. It was dangerous enough as is with cars passing me 20+ MPH faster than my car could go. This all occurred with no warning, and is due to an issue with the ICCU in the car that Hyundai has known about for years and has refused to address or fix.

While charging the vehicle, we heard a loud pop. After starting the vehicle there was a warning to check the electric vehicle system. The car max speed was limited to about 20mph while driving home (it was night and the dealership was closed). The following morning while driving the car to the dealership, a new warning came on to stop the vehicle. A few minutes later, a new light came on showing a turtle icon and the car would only go about 3-4 mph. I barely made it through the busy intersection and was able to pull over before the car completely died. At that point, nothing worked: no electronic locks, no hazard lights, or other safety measures. The car was towed to the dealership (1/2 mile away) where it was diagnosed with an ICCU and fuse failure. Due to a part being backordered, the car sat at the dealership for 86 days before being fixed and returned.

Car suddenly went into limp mode while driving and completely vehicle shutdown soon after. It has been diagnosed at dealership that it is ICCU issue. It would be very dangerous if this happens on highway.

The Integrating Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed while attempting to accelerate onto an Interstate Highway. The car then went into 'Limp' mode which only allowed a sped of 20 mph. Luckily I was able to get to the next exit without getting hit by car already on the highway going ~60-70 mph. The car showed both a 'battery warning' and a 'car over heating' symbol (the car has no engine, so assume it was the battery that over heated). The ICCU was recalled by Hyundai in the 2022-2024 Ioniq5 models, but was not recalled in the 2025 model (which I own). My suggestion is that the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq5 should be added to the the same recall as the 2022-2024 models since it is exhibiting the same problem.

ICCU fuse blew during operation, car went into limp mode. Vehicle is currently being serviced under warranty through Hyundai

1 Vehicle fails to start x 6 , dealer unable to fix, falsely identified 2 documented DTCs P31C507 specifically indicates a "possible condition with your Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) / Low DC-DC Converter (LDC)" dealer stated as charger problem when this is often associated with thousands of ICCU problems in this vehicle 2 many ADAS cruise control faults. A vehicle slows and, once stopped, at freeway speed on corners or when a large vehicle is in a nearby, separate lane. Fails to detect the vehicle in the next lane when activating lane change. 3. Keys and door locks fail electronic unlock and falsely lock the vehicle on approach. 4 decreased charging speed associated with a known prevalent main battery failure, and occasional main battery cell differential. 5 voice commands fail in the native and CarPlay app 6. Dealers unable to fix, give a delayed 2-week appointment and state that the car is out of service for a week or more with a loaner vehicle.

The ICCU (and the associated fuse blew) while I was driving and it caused the car to be slowed immediately to approximately 20 MPH. This apparently is a huge issue with this vehicle.

My 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has experienced repeated catastrophic 12-volt battery failures following an ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) failure in November 2025. The ICCU failure caused the vehicle to lose power in traffic and required towing. The ICCU was replaced but the 12-volt battery was not replaced. Since that repair, the vehicle has experienced repeated electrical failures. The 12-volt battery dropped to approximately 3.5 volts on one occasion and approximately 1.72 volts on another. These voltages were measured and documented on video using multiple multimeters before any jump start or charging. At these voltage levels the vehicle cannot unlock doors, power systems, or operate normally. The vehicle required towing by AAA. The dealership has repeatedly recharged the battery before testing and then claimed the battery “tests good,” refusing to replace it under warranty. Numerous owners online report similar failures where ICCU problems lead to repeated 12-volt battery collapse and vehicle immobilization. Because loss of 12-volt power can disable critical vehicle systems and leave the vehicle stranded or stopped in traffic, I believe this represents a potential safety defect. I don't have the repair reports from the dealer scanned in but I can if you want them. ICCU is known failure and recall but for some reason our car doesn't appear on any recall list. 12V battery that drops below 6V is deemed unsafe and bad and 3 times (including this time) it's been below 6v but they don't believe it's a bad battery.

While traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic and sudden loss of motive power. This resulted in a dangerous situation with no immediate ability to maintain speed in traffic. The manufacturer (Hyundai) identified a failure in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). Despite a formal 'Notice to Cure,' the manufacturer refused to replace the 12V battery which was stressed during the failure, potentially leading to a repeat high-speed power loss event. This is a known issue with the E-GMP platform (Ioniq 5) that poses a significant unreasonable risk to public safety.

The vehicle exhibited charging failures on multiple occasions over the course of several days after being connected to a Level 2 home charging unit overnight. On repeated mornings, the high-voltage battery was found to have not charged. The vehicle also exhibited intermittent slow charging behavior during this same period. Approximately six months prior to the charging failures, the 12-volt auxiliary battery was found to be completely discharged. During this same period, the vehicle was started on one occasion to find that every warning and alarm indicator on the dashboard had triggered simultaneously. The vehicle was completely inoperable at that time. After several minutes, all warning indicators cleared and normal operation resumed without any intervention. The vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership on March 6, 2026, where the technician diagnosed the root cause as a failed Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). The ICCU is responsible for managing both high-voltage battery charging and maintaining the 12-volt auxiliary battery; a failure of this component can result in loss of charging capability, auxiliary battery drain, and potentially a complete and sudden loss of vehicle operability. As of the date of this report, the vehicle is awaiting parts with an estimated repair time of approximately one week. The repair is expected to be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. This failure occurred with fewer than 10,000 miles on a 2025 model year vehicle. Based on publicly available owner reports and online forums, ICCU failures appear to be a recurring issue across multiple Hyundai IONIQ model variants.

ICCU failed unexpectedly at having only 1780 miles. All power failed within 15 minutes of an alert. Car could not even be put in park. Had to keep foot on brake until tow arrived.

While leaving Grandson’s Basketball game parking lot, we heard an audible “pop” and began traveling while the dash lit up with warning lights. We were only a few miles from home so I continued on at a maximum of 25mph, which was the max available. We contacted Hyundai and arranged for a tow the next day. The dealer, Heritage Hyundai, received the vehicle and it’s been there for over a week. The car’s code system indicated a ICCU fault. The dealer told me no recalls were made on our vehicle.

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V797000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving, car displayed a check electrical vehicle system warning light. The 12 volt battery completely died and could not maintain charge resulting in slower and then complete loss of propulsion. Towed to dealer and the following Monday determined it was an ICCU failure. Part is back ordered but verbally told on 2/24/2026 that part would be delivered in two weeks. We'll see!!! If this issue occurred while driving on an interstate at full speed with traffic it seems this might result in an accident since the max speed dropped to 25 MPH and then 12MPH after warning before being able to safely pull over.

ICCU and fuse iccu and fuse p1a9096 error. Car had electrical warnings and lost power 2 miles from home with only 7000 on vehicle. Car was only able to go 10mph to get home. Parts on back order from Hyundai.

While driving, car displayed a check electrical vehicle system warning light. The 12 volt battery completely died and could not maintain charge resulting in slower and then complete loss of propulsion. Towed to dealer and the following Monday determined it was an ICCU failure. Part is back ordered but verbally told on 2/24/2026 that part would be delivered in two weeks. We'll see!!! If this issue occurred while driving on an interstate at full speed with traffic it seems this might result in an accident since the max speed dropped to 25 MPH and then 12MPH after warning before being able to safely pull over.