2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Parking Brake Software Defect Recall
Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 IONIQ 5 vehicles due to a software error in the Shifter Control Unit that may disengage the parking brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway and increasing the risk of a crash.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a safety-critical system (parking brake) with a confirmed defect that creates a real risk of vehicle rollaway and crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported. The hazard is not merely theoretical but relates to a fundamental safety function, warranting a High severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles due to a software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU). This error may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Approximately 10,729 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2022.
Until the remedy is performed, Hyundai recommends that drivers use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) when parking their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will perform a free software update to the Shifter Control Unit at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule service, or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Parking System
- Hazard
- parking-brake-disengagement
- vehicle-rollaway
- Affected units
- 10,729
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- IONIQ 5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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