Recall 26V432 affects 6 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles for misaligned battery electrodes. Park outside, limit charge to 80%. Free Hyundai dealer repair once available.
A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to 80% until the recall repair is complete. If you notice smoke, a burning or melting odor, or the MIL or battery light, stop and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
Hyundai is recalling 6 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles because misaligned electrodes in the high-voltage battery cells can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Park outside and away from structures until Hyundai opens the dealer repair, which will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery system assembly in the 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 stores the energy that powers the electric drive system. Inside that pack, battery cells use thin internal electrodes to move electrical current in a controlled way. Those electrodes have to line up correctly so each cell charges, discharges, and sheds heat as designed.
On affected Ioniq 5 vehicles, the battery cells can contain electrodes that were misaligned during assembly. That defect is inside the cell, not a loose cable or a driver-serviceable part. Misaligned electrodes can create battery failure conditions that lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving, which is the risk Hyundai reported for NHTSA campaign 26V432.
Owners can notice smoke, a burning or melting odor, or the malfunction indicator lamp and battery light on the dash. Treat those as warning signs and contact a Hyundai dealer for the free recall repair.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on July 3, 2026.
| 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to 80% until the recall repair is complete. If you notice smoke, a burning or melting odor, or the MIL or battery light, stop and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Hyundai's owner letter before booking the free high-voltage battery system assembly replacement that addresses the battery-cell fire risk.
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- Limit charging to 80% until the repair is complete.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 with questions, and reference recall number 26V432 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until Hyundai opens the dealer repair, follow the interim guidance: park outside, park away from structures, and limit charging to 80%. Once the repair is available, a Hyundai technician will replace the high voltage battery system assembly. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Hyundai used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related battery repair, contact Hyundai customer service and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 31, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 31, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V432?
Recall 26V432 covers 6 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles with high-voltage battery cells that contain misaligned electrodes. The defect can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Hyundai dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ioniq 5 is included in recall 26V432. If it is, park outside and away from structures, limit charging to a maximum of 80%, and contact a franchised Hyundai dealer for the free battery assembly replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Hyundai dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly free of charge. Reference recall 26V432 or Hyundai recall 305 when you contact the dealer.
Is it safe to park or charge my Hyundai Ioniq 5 before the repair?
Follow Hyundai's parking and charging instructions until the repair is complete. Park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to a maximum of 80%. The recall involves battery cells with misaligned electrodes that can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
When will Hyundai notify owners about recall 26V432?
Hyundai expects to mail owner notification letters on August 31, 2026. VINs became searchable on July 3, 2026, so you can check your VIN before the letter arrives and call Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 with questions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V432000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V432 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V432000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 13, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →