Hyundai Ioniq rear suspension fasteners may loosen and detach
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles because the rear suspension fasteners may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Suspension fasteners that can loosen and detach, causing loss of vehicle control, are a structural vehicle defect, meeting the Severe criterion.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The campaign covers 172 vehicles.
The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 17 July 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, quoting recall number 303.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 9, IONIQ 5
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Electric SUV
- Affected units
- 172
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 (2)
- IONIQ 9
- IONIQ 5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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