NHTSA recall 26V-068: Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America · Reported February 6, 2026 · 3 affected model years

Electrical System recall

26V-068
February 6, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V068000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateFebruary 6, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo
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