987 of the
2,124 complaints filed about the Hyundai Ioniq 5
are about the electrical system —
46% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2022.
My car starting throwing a “check electric vehicle system” warning intermittently beginning on July 7, 2026 which went away when I restarted the car. This happened again on July 27, 2026 three to four times while I was driving. The car did not lose power. As I was going to dealer the warning cleared and no code showed up in my diagnostic history. On August 12, 2026, the car once again showed "check electric vehicle system” and would initially clear when I restarted the car. I then began having intermittent power. Floored, the car would only go 27 mph. Then it would speed up again, then slow again. I was not in “turtle mode.” Luckily, I was able to safely get the car to the dealership without having an accident. DTC P1A8D13 did show in my diagnostics. The technician found that the 12v battery input had melted at the ICCU. This is very dangerous and could have led to a vehicle fire. My 2025 is on its 2nd ICCU (now 3rd) and has not had any recalls, so this is very troubling.
NHTSA complaint #11758690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
After car has been parked, when trying to start car , car turns on briefly saying 12 v battery low come to safe stop. Then car dies. Car isn’t in motion since it’s been parked. First time it happened I needed a tow truck and the tow truck needed to jump my battery. Since then battery keeps dying when trying to start this has happened every time I start the car since July 11 2026
NHTSA complaint #11757939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ICCU failure. Failure happened while merging onto the road from driveway. Upon failure, 12 V battery was drained and car was immobilized. Prior to car mobilization dash read “Check electrical vehicle system” then many different failures appeared on the dash, then the car shut down. This event left us stranded on the road, unable to move to a safer location. Issue was confirmed with dealer and part had to be replaced. Part was original to the car and issue is known by the manufacturer but not being dealt with publicly.
NHTSA complaint #11757520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In June 2025, I started a lease on a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL. On August 16, 2026, I attempted to start the car, but it immediately beeped and flashed a warning about the 12V battery (I didn't manage to take a picture). It then showed signs of an electrical issue, like flickering interior and exterior lights. It was undrivable. A short time later, there was no power at all. I took out the old 12V battery and measured the voltage with a multimeter, and observed 3.7V. After putting in a new battery, the car operated normally.
NHTSA complaint #11757298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and parked. Moments later, the vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle drove normally. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred on several occasions, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer each time, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.
NHTSA complaint #11756423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I started the car and got the warning "check electric vehicle system." The car then lost power. It would only go 27mph with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. My safety was at risk because my car was not responding appropriately to driver input. The car is at the dealership as it is undriveable in this condition. This is the second incident with this vehicle within 6 months.
NHTSA complaint #11756602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 experienced a complete and sudden loss of drive power at high speed, generating open fault code DTC P1A9096 (Internal ICCU Failure) [24V-204]. This failure completely matches the component and safety hazard profile under active Federal Safety Recalls 24V-204 and 24V-868 [24V-204].The vehicle was repaired at an authorized retail facility, Hyundai of El Cajon. The facility's un-finalized pre-invoice explicitly verified the ICCU failure code but deliberately omitted the federal safety recall context, routing the mechanical intervention under an internal manufacturer 'TSB 24-EV-004H' to hide the defect from consumer safety databases [24V-204].This represents a deceptive administrative effort to under-report active federal safety recall failures on newer model inventories across the E-GMP platform architecture [24V-204]. I am requesting a formal safety defect enforcement review into the manufacturer's regional reporting data.
NHTSA complaint #11756375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster displayed a “Check electric vehicle system” warning with a red vehicle-with-exclamation icon. The vehicle failed to charge when plugged in; state of charge was 90%. The vehicle was towed via Bluelink to an authorized Hyundai dealer. No prior issues and no damage history.
NHTSA complaint #11754831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving at 65–70 mph in rain, the vehicle emitted a repeated audible alarm from beneath the rear seat, then suffered a complete loss of motive power at highway speed. No warning light, message, or indicator appeared on the instrument cluster at any point. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Hyundai dealer the following day.
NHTSA complaint #11754834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The vehicle was released to me as repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer earlier the same day. While driving home, the vehicle entered reduced-power/turtle mode and lost propulsion capability. This is the third failure of the electrical/propulsion system in under three months on a vehicle less than one year old, and it occurred within hours of a warranty repair.
NHTSA complaint #11754835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving 70mph on the highway in Phoenix, multiple emergency lights illuminated on the dashboard and I lost all control over the steering wheel and braking mechanisms. The car has been serviced regularly with multiple check-ins focusing on battery efficiency.
NHTSA complaint #11754530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The ICCU malfunctioned. Safety impaired because it likely impacted the ADAS, which concurrently failed. Yes, the problem has been inspected and confirmed by a dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11752509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
On June 3, 2026, my 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Dual Motor AWD (approximately 31,000 miles) experienced a sudden and severe high-voltage battery failure. Prior to complete failure, I noticed “Check Electrical” warning sign occurring simultaneously: a sudden and dramatic drop in driving range, dashboard warning lights illuminating, and the vehicle failing to charge properly at both home and public charging stations. The vehicle was still drivable at the time I brought it to an authorized Hyundai dealership, but displayed serious warnings indicating the HV battery system was critically compromised. Upon inspection, the dealership confirmed the main high-voltage battery had failed and required full replacement. The dealership has advised that the repair will take several months due to parts availability. This failure is not an isolated incident. Hyundai issued a recall covering 2022–2024 Ioniq 5 models for HV battery and charging system defects (including ICCU failure). My vehicle’s failure is consistent with this known defect pattern. Despite the vehicle being subject to this known systemic issue, Hyundai Motor America has declined to offer a goodwill buyback, and my case manager has stated the vehicle does not qualify for lemon law relief. The sudden loss of range and charging capability while the vehicle is in motion or in use presents a serious safety concern — particularly on highways where unexpected power loss could lead to accidents. I am currently without a vehicle for what Hyundai estimates to be several months. I am requesting NHTSA investigate this failure pattern in 2022–2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles and take appropriate action to protect consumers from this known defect.
NHTSA complaint #11752268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EV system not working on car with 8k miles on it. Dealer backed up and cannot offer rental car. This is a safety issue for me . This is a KNOWN issue for Hyundai and they are not recalling and their dealers are not equipped to resolve quickly.
NHTSA complaint #11751511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Systemic failure of the electrical architecture and Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) resulting in a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power. Over 14 months of ownership, this vehicle has suffered four distinct, electrical and charging failures. On June 6, 2026, the vehicle experienced a total ICCU failure. All lights in the car went dark and lost all power without warning, creating an immediate and life-threatening hazard to myself . The vehicle had to be towed. Three prior repair attempts for charging and 12V battery failures were made by the dealer/. They replaced the ICCU, the car currently runs.. The replaced ICCU has not been redesigned and as a result the car is unsafe to take out on the highway or on a long drive.
NHTSA complaint #11751250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Failure of ICCU and high voltage fuse. Known issue in this vehicle. 2022-24 have been recalled. 2025 needs to be recalled. Warning on dash when it occurred, then 12V battery died. Undrivable. Towed in and repaired under warranty by dealer. But apparently it can happen again because Hyundai doesn’t know how to permanently address the problem.
NHTSA complaint #11749630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving at higher speeds occasionally, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The "Smart Smooth Cruise Control Conditions Not Met" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle as a temporary fix; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an unknown electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
NHTSA complaint #11749330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
On 5/27/26, when the car was parked in parking lot, received an alert on dashboard, "check electric vehicle system", when the car was turned on. The car would not shift in to drive or reverse so had to get towed to nearby Hyundai dealership. The EV system was recalibrated and test driven 122 miles to verify proper operation. Then on 6/23/26, when driving on road received an alert on dashboard "power limited". The car would not accelerate and had to get it towed again to same dealership. The dealership performed tests on ICCU and 12V battery but came back negative.
NHTSA complaint #11749438 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.