The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V235000·Announced 2025-04-10

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N may brake weakly and keep accelerating

Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 N vehicles because software may reduce braking performance with left-foot braking active and the vehicle may continue to accelerate.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A defect reducing braking performance while the vehicle keeps accelerating is a structural vehicle defect, and the notice restricts use of the affected features until repaired.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vehicles equipped with left-foot braking and N e-shift features, under NHTSA campaign number 25V235000. The potential number of units affected is 1,589.

The integrated electronic brake and vehicle control unit software may cause reduced braking performance when left-foot braking is activated, and the vehicle may continue to accelerate. According to NHTSA, reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to use the left-foot braking or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

Owners may contact Hyundai customer service using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,589

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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