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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 37 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and driver assistance categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 22 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | 12 | 17 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 | 23 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | 25 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 31 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 | 33 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 34 |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | 35 |
| Oct 2026 | 2 | 37 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical2248.9%
- Powertrain (other)511.1%
- Driver assistance48.9%
- Fuel system48.9%
- Visibility36.7%
- Other / unspecified24.4%
- Steering24.4%
- Engine12.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
3 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:PORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
We were driving and vehicle suddenly showed multiple warnings including check forward/side safety system, check change lane assist, check inattentive driving warning, check lane safety system and then things went away and it showed 4 needs attention represented by triangle with exclamation point. We also seemed to lose power steering assist. It could drive but was "heavy". We were on highway trying to figure out what to do and what was wrong. Isolated stretch of highway at night. Suddenly the multiple warning flashed again. We were trying to determine what to do. The car seemed to drive fine except power steering seemed heavy. Suddenly a violent "jerk" occurred with vehicle sending us into the other lane. Fortunately, we were by ourselves on the highway and no crash or other vehicle impacted. Instantly, after the violent "jerk" the car was back to normal. Steering normal and all warnings went away. We have a video and pictures of the incident. It seems related to functional 12 V battery based on my assessment. There was a recall of the ICCU and software to charging the battery.
- NHTSA ID
- 11770533
- Incident
- Oct 11, 2026
Shift-by-wire system completely locked up, the vehicle refused to power down, and potentially the brake pedal switch failed. The vehicle became unresponsive while I was in a parking garage. Thankfully this didn't happen on the road. After spending over an hour trying random "tricks" found online, I eventually managed to turn the car off and restart it. I still don't know how. Through my research, I discovered that I am far from the only owner experiencing this terrifying defect. There are numerous documented cases online of this exact vehicle platform refusing to shift out of gear or shut down. For your reference, here are just a few links detailing similar experiences: * [XXX] (The thread I found while stranded) * [XXX] (Documenting identical shift-by-wire and park malfunction issues) * [XXX] (Documenting related EV platform gear engagement failures) Unfortunately Hyundai thinks that the vehicle is "driveable". I completely disagree and find that this is a serious safety glitch for a car. They offered a BBB AUTO LINE arbitration. A severe life-safety defect that traps a driver without vehicle control requires immediate regulatory oversight, not internal arbitration. You can find my post about this here: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11769369
- Incident
- Oct 4, 2026
Today I was driving on highway when all of a sudden the psi went from 22 to 0 on my back left tire. We pulled over and the tire came off the rim and somehow sliced the tire. I checked and there were no punctures and nothing in the tire. According to tow truck driver the back right tire is getting ready to do the same thing. This is the second time within a couple months I got a flat. I've never had issues with tires of this type on other vehicle The tow truck brought vehicle to Simmons Rockwell in Elmira. Waiting for them to call
- NHTSA ID
- 11767904
- Incident
- Sep 29, 2026
Accelerator stopped working on the highway. Dash displayed an electrical system warning and speed dropped to a crawl. The hazard came from being on an interstate at night and the closing speed for everyone behind us. Fortunately we were by an exit and could drive in the shoulder at 25 mph to it. Vehicle was towed to Stew Hansen Hyundai in Clive, IA. 12-volt battery, ICU and high-voltage fuse were replaced. My VIN did not appear in NHTSA recall lookup results for this issue.
- NHTSA ID
- 11760487
- Incident
- Jul 25, 2026
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 highway speeds; (2) hard pulling to the left when accelerating or decelerating; and (3) the vehicle swaying or jerking within its lane without driver input. I described the issue to the dealer as "pretty dangerous to drive" — this language is documented in Repair Order #XXX. Despite 6+ documented repair attempts over 9 service visits from September 2025 through May 2026, the defect remains unresolved. Repairs attempted include: two 4-wheel alignments, road-force balancing, steering angle sensor calibration, front camera calibration, new front view camera installation, and a complete steering gear box (R-MDPS) replacement. The vehicle was out of service for 129 documented days. CRITICAL ADMISSION: Dealer Repair Order #XXX(11/5/2025) explicitly states that Hyundai's Technical Service Bulletin procedures for this steering defect only apply at speeds of 40 MPH and below, and that "above that speed there are too many variables." The defect occurs at highway speeds above 40 MPH. This is a written admission that no manufacturer-approved repair procedure exists for the defect as experienced. Hyundai Techline Case #XXX was opened in January 2026. After Techline involvement and new camera installation, the technician's own repair order states "concern still present" after road testing. Hyundai Motor America corporate case #XXX was opened, and Hyundai has now stated they cannot process a buyback or lemon case. The vehicle remains unsafe to operate at highway speeds INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6
- NHTSA ID
- 11743352
- Incident
- Sep 1, 2015
"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 completely bypassed and disabled standard safety redundancies: the electronic parking brake/emergency brake system failed , and the 12-volt backup battery died instantly, making it impossible to activate the hazard lights. The vehicle became a completely invisible, immovable dead weight on an active roadway, presenting an imminent, extreme threat of crash, injury, or death to myself and surrounding motorists. I was holding my breath and have to call AAA road side emergency assistance, only when an external battery is connected I could move the car in "Turtle Mode" to a safe spot.The manufacturer has replaced the ICCU, but the total failure of critical emergency safety and braking indicators poses a fundamental safety defect that needs federal investigation."
- NHTSA ID
- 11743155
- Incident
- Dec 26, 2025
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
- NHTSA ID
- 11738918
- Incident
- May 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the vehicle suddenly stalled, with the message "12-Volt System Deactivated" displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the computer control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the computer control module failure was caused by using a faulty phone charger inside the vehicle. The computer control module was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.
- NHTSA ID
- 11735041
- Incident
- Mar 13, 2026
- Mileage
- 300 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
Some IONIQ 5 (NE EV) and IONIQ 6 (CE EV) vehicles may exhibit a vibration noise coming from the battery system assembly (BSA) lower cover. This may be caused by the lower cover becoming loose around the center mounting bolts. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the mounting bolts and install cup washers with each bolt to hold the cover in place and resolve the noise on affected vehicles.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the PDW sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. This condition may be a result of external damage to the PDW sensor membrane or sensor cover from rock chips or road debris, a collision, or previous vehicle repairs or modifications.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Certain 2022 – 2024 model year IONIQ 5, 2024 model year IONIQ 5 Robotaxi, and 2023 – 2025 model year IONIQ 6 vehicles may require a replacement of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and ICCU Fuse. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, the warranty coverage for the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and ICCU Fuse Replacement has been extended to 15 years/ 180,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and ICCU fuse to 15 years/180,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the flowchart in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-BE-010H to check for an active or stored occurrence of any Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) that requires replacement of the ICCU and replace the ICCU and ICCU fuse if necessary. Some vehicles may have an active DTC that requires ICCU replacement. Please note that any vehicles under 15 years/180,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if vehicle is within High Voltage Warranty of 10 years/120,000 miles.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.