2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6

3 recalls — 46 complaints — 5/5 safety rating

26V218000 Apr 6, 2026
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Consequence
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this... Read more
294,128 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
25V606000 Sep 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:PORT
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.
Consequence
A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 282. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved... Read more
31,042 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
24V868000 Nov 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a lo... Read more
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genes... Read more
145,642 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

46 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
ENGINE4
STEERING3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN3
SUSPENSION2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
NHTSA COMPLAINT — SHORT VERSION I am reporting a persistent, unresolved, safety-related steering defect in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (leased 10/12/2024). Beginning in September 2025 at approximately 15,412 miles, the vehicle exhibits: (1) uncontrolled steering wheel shifting left and right at highwa... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
NHTSA COMPLAINT — SHORT VERSION I am reporting a persistent, unresolved, safety-related steering defect in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (leased 10/12/2024). Beginning in September 2025 at approximately 15,412 miles, the vehicle exhibits: (1) uncontrolled steering wheel shifting left and right at highwa... Read more
STEERING Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
NHTSA COMPLAINT — SHORT VERSION I am reporting a persistent, unresolved, safety-related steering defect in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (leased 10/12/2024). Beginning in September 2025 at approximately 15,412 miles, the vehicle exhibits: (1) uncontrolled steering wheel shifting left and right at highwa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Dec 26, 2025
"While driving a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 at approximately 10,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure with no advance warning. The vehicle instantly experienced a total electrical shutdown while the car was on the ramp. The failure comple... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 19, 2026
Incident date: May 18, 2026
Driving car at low rate of speed when ICCU unit blew. The car threw a check Electrical system and then went into limp not traveling over 35 mph. In a mile car gave another warning to pull over and stop driving. car was towed to Hyundai dealer
ENGINE May 1, 2026
Incident date: Mar 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, a fire originated near the dashboard area without warning. The occupants inside the vehicle first noticed an abnormal smoke odor inside the vehicle. Shortly afterwards, the contact and passenger’s eyes start... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
I took my car for service on March 27th 2026 and was informed the part for the seat belt recall was on back order. Today is April 24th 2026 and the part still has not arrived. My vehicle remains at the dealer.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
I was driving at 60mph. I heard a sudden pop that felt like it came from behind me / under the car. While I glanced to see if I ran over something (I did not), the car suddenly felt like it was about to stall. It was slowing down quickly and dramatically. My safety was in danger as I quickly dropped... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Apr 23, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
The windshield cracked from using the defroster to defrost the windshield. On a cold morning.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
On April 10,2026 I heard a pop while driving and a check electrical system light came on, my vehicle lost power while driving. This appears to be a common problem with ioniq5 and 6 going back years. Also failure in their ICCU and 12 volt batteries.A veh. Losing power unexpectedly could lead to a col... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 3, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The contact stated that as his wife was pulling into the residence driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle crashed into the side of the house. The contact stated that there w... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a **2017 Kia Sorento SXL** equipped with a **3.3L Lambda V6 engine**, which experienced **sudden and catastrophic engine failure** at approximately **137,000 miles**. Prior to failure, the vehicle exhibited **progressively worsening engine knocking and v... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
At 31,000 mile my horn is no longer working along with my steering wheel controls on the left side of the wheel. Upon researching online it seems these truck have a common issue with clock spring fail. This is concerning because not only does the clock spring provide power to the horn and steering w... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
At 31,000 mile my horn is no longer working along with my steering wheel controls on the left side of the wheel. Upon researching online it seems these truck have a common issue with clock spring fail. This is concerning because not only does the clock spring provide power to the horn and steering w... Read more
ENGINE Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
A coolant hose located on the top of the engine developed a leak that caused the engine to overheat. It was necessary to remove several components of the engine to reach and replace the leaking hose. This repair cost over 5000 dollars with the associated labor cost. Vehicle had less than 6000 miles ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
Purchased my Tiguan 2026 11/12/25 at night. Brought the vehicle home and next morning, I went to drive it and it went into a 'limp mode" engine stuttering multiple emergency lights on the dashboard. Brought back to dealership ( did not even have the vehicle a full day) Was told that the salesman had... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
After sitting idle for a few hours, the car jerks and does a sputter when going from reverse to drive
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
My leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 experienced a sudden malfunction resulting in loss of vehicle operation. The vehicle has been at the dealership with delayed diagnosis and no clear repair timeline provided. This appears to be a safety-related defect involving the electric system. I am aware of multip... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 9, 2026
Exactly at 50,000 miles, both Daytime Running Lights stopped working This is a very well known issue in the owners community and seems very o purpose, since to fix it, instead of just having to replace a bulb or small part, dealer requires to replace the whole headlight assembly
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
Within the past two months, I have experienced multiple significant mechanical failures that raise serious concerns about the reliability and safety of this vehicle. First, the air conditioning compressor failed at approximately 55,000 miles. This was an unexpected and costly repair for a vehicle t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE ON SEPT 1, 2025 SINCE DAY 1 THE BLUELINK APP STATES THAT THE CAR NEEDS SERVICE I SPOKE TO HYUANDI CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEIR ONLY RECOMMENDATION IS THAT I GO BACK TO THE DEAL / I SAID TO THEM JUST YESTERDAY (FEB 12, 2026) SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT / AM I SUPPOSED T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
Battery is not charging to full capacity. The ICCU has been replaced and the battery is still not holding a full charge.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
This vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. It is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. This includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the c... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
Battery is not charging to full capacity. The ICCU has been replaced and the battery is still not holding a full charge.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
Battery keeps draining. On my 3rd battery and believe there’s a defect in the DC/DC converter (earlier recall - K9E). This has caused issues being stranded in the cold.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
MY CAR WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL GOT EXTREMLY TIGHT AND THE CAR WAS HARD TO STEER, I HAD TO PULL OVER TURN THE CAR OFF AND THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, I WAS LIKE 2 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOUSE, TALKING TO A NEIGHBOR THAT HAS SAME CAR DIFFERENT YEAR, STATED TO CHECK RECALL HIS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
this vehicle was delivered to me on Sept 1, 2025 / i have been back to the dealership a few times regarding the front windshield is totally scratched up this had to happen from the windshield wipers the issue is that when i drive into the sun the glare from all the scratches is annoying the second... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
While driving my Kia EV6 in the middle of a snowstorm, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe power failure. I heard a loud popping sound from the rear of the cabin, after which the vehicle immediately entered reduced-power (limp) mode. Within approximately one minute, the vehicle shut down ent... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 26, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? PTU Failure How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My partner and I were driving on [XXX] in the winter when the vehicle lost power and ability to drive. This put the safety of myse... Read more
SUSPENSION Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 26, 2026
My Ford F-150 is subject to Manufacturer Recall Number23S65/NHTSA Recall Number23V896. I asked for the repair multiple times, but the dealership repeatedly told me that the parts were on backorder. The hub bolt on my right rear tire cracked and the truck was making a high pitched sound. I took it... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 26, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
Sagging sunroof shade.
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: Dec 27, 2025
I bought a Subaru Forrester 2025 in March of 2025. I drove this car for almost 9 months to the day. On 12-19 -25 I was driving down the aisle in the Walmart parking lot at less than 10 mph. I turned right into a handicap parking lot and applied my brake as I was settling into the parking space. I w... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: Dec 27, 2025
-ICCU failure, identified by dealer service department as the cause of catastrophic failure. -The car suffered a catastrophic failure on a 2-lane country road in Princeton NJ on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] at night in 20 degree temperatures. Every function except blinkers (temporarily functional) c... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 23, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
The DC/DC converter failed causing the generator not to charge. This caused the car to lose all power whilst I was driving the vehicle and come to a complete stop on an active road.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2026
Incident date: Jan 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Audi SQ7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000 (Electrical System). The contact scheduled an appointment with a local dealer; however, the dealer advised the contact that the USB ports needed to be repaired to complete the recall repair. The c... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 21, 2026
Incident date: Jan 18, 2026
ICCU Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2026
Incident date: Jan 18, 2026
ICCU Failure
STEERING Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
My vehicles rear locker went out on me while driving on the road and completely destroyed itself. I have video evidence on how that looks at the shop where it cost me over 3k to get a new one because I could t drive it or I had to get a whole new rear differential. My steering is already been going ... Read more
STEERING Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 7, 2025
The vehicle began popping when turning left near the axel. Once brought up to Honda we were made aware that they know about the issue but my vehicle didn’t fall as necessary to fix…..yet and they are hoping for a recall in order to address my issue. Till then I’m supposed to drive around with ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Dec 23, 2025
While driving, after a missed downshift that causes engine bogging, the vehicle experiences a loss of engine power. The engine remains running but will not produce usable torque and will not rev above approximately 800 RPM, despite clutch disengagement and selecting the correct gear. Holding the clu... Read more
ENGINE Nov 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
I am reporting ongoing safety concerns with my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe (VIN: [XXX] ) related to repeated high-voltage battery defects and loss-of-power risks. The vehicle has already been subject to NHTSA Recall 25V576 (FCA 73C), which I completed, but the underlying electrical/battery issues c... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The ICCU had a failure and fuse also blew; vehicle needs those parts replaced. After reading about ICCU recalls, my vehicle was not in the last recall. It affected 2023-2025 models I started up my car in morning and was about to reverse out of my driveway. I heard a pop near the rear of my vehicle... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Oct 25, 2025
Incident date: Jan 17, 2025
This is a report of the same issues that have been issued a recall for newer years of the same make and model, the Ford Fusion. The rear backup camera stopped working and directly impedes the safety and visibility when reversing the vehicle. An error/warning comes up to contact the dealership due t... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 5, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and became aware that the vehicle was stuck in gear, prompting the conta... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Feb 3, 2025
Incident date: Jan 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, and the cruise control activated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the cruise control was deactivated. The Lane Departure warning light was illuminated, ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
I saw on the internet while I was looking for new mats this year my Lexus RX 350, 2007, vin [XXX] was recalled for the dashboard until May 2017. During 2013 through 2018; my husband left me for my friend; both my sons were shot in different cities; one in Nashville, and one in Denver Colorado. The ... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 4 DR AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 6.7%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 across all model years (2023–2025).

13 Total Recalls
181 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
10 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 (current) 3 46
2024 5 59 View
2023 5 76 View

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