Hyundai and Kia Recall 200,000 Cars for Loss of Drive Power

On Nov. 21, Hyundai Motor Group announced a major recall that impacts not only Hyundai’s electric vehicles but also EVs from their subsidiaries, Genesis and Kia. In total, over 200,000 vehicles are at risk of a defect that could increase the risk of a crash.

If you own one of these vehicles, it’s vital to act promptly. In this post, we’ll break down the details of this recall: which cars are affected, the reasons behind the recall, and what steps you should take if your car is on the list.

Which Hyundai Cars Are Being Recalled?

The recall includes a range of Hyunda, Genesis, and Kia electric vehicles. In total, 145,235 Hyundai vehicles and 62,872 Kias are part of the recall. The affected models and years are:

• Genesis G80 Electrified 2023-2024
• Genesis GV60 2023-2025
• Genesis GV70 Electrified 2023-2025
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 2022-2024
• Hyundai IONIQ 6 2023-2025
• Kia EV6 2022-2024

Owner notification letters will be mailed starting Jan. 17, 2025.

Why Are These Cars Being Recalled?

According to the recall brief submitted to the NHTSA, the issue that led to this recall stems from the cars’ integrated charging control unit (ICCU), a key component in electric vehicles. The report details that the “ICCU may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power,” greatly increasing the risk of crashing.

Hyundai noted that this recall builds on an earlier one (24V-204), meaning previously repaired vehicles will require further inspection and the updated remedy of the most recent recall. Read on to find out what to do if you have an affected Hyundai, Genesis, or Kia model.

What to Do If Your Car Is Recalled

If you own one of the affected models, Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia are committed to resolving the issue free of charge. Take your vehicle to an authorized Hyundai or Genesis dealer. They will inspect the ICCU, replace it and its fuse if necessary, and also update the ICCU software.

If you don’t want to wait for your owner notification letter, you call your manufacturer’s respective customer service line for confirmation that your car is or isn’t part of the recall:

• Hyundai Customer Service: 1-855-371-9460
• Genesis Customer Service: 1-844-340-9741
• Kia Customer Service: 1-800-333-4542

The recall number to mention for Hyundai and Genesis vehicles is 24V-868, while the Kia recall number is 24V-867.

Sources

• NHTSA.gov: “Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit” (Hyundai)
• NHTSA.gov: “Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit” (Kia)