Hyundai, Kia Recall EVs Over Power Loss Issue
Hyundai and Kia are recalling several electric vehicle models, affecting at least 208,000 EVs related to a loss of power issue.
Newsweek reports the recall affects over 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles, including the 2022–’24 Ioniq 5, 2023–’25 Ioniq 6, GV60, GV70 and 2023–’24 G80 models.
“The subject vehicles are equipped with an Integrated Charging Control Unit (“ICCU”) which charges the vehicle’s 12-volt auxiliary battery and powers low-voltage vehicle accessory equipment,” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said in the recall announcement. “Upon fault detection, and accompanied by a series of driver warnings, the vehicle will enter a design-intended ‘fail-safe’ driving mode that allows immediate full propulsion while gradually reducing motive power over time as the vehicle’s battery is discharged.
“Vehicle systems such as air bags, braking, and powered steering remain operational. … If the vehicle is driven until the 12-volt battery state-of-charge is fully depleted the vehicle will lose all motive power, potentially increasing the risk of a crash,” officials added.
