Hyundai Motor America: Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error

Agency Publication Date: February 6, 2025

Summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 1,587 units of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicle equipped with the left-foot braking (LFB) feature. A software error in the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) can cause the car to have reduced braking power when the LFB feature is used. To fix this, Hyundai dealers will perform a free software update for all affected vehicles.

Risk

Reduced braking performance when left-foot braking is activated can significantly increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

If you have not yet received the recall repair, do not use the left-foot braking (LFB) feature while driving.
If you have already received a previous version of this recall repair, do not use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy in this new recall (25V-235) has been performed.
Contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule a free update for the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software.
Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owners who have already had their vehicles repaired under this recall number will need to have the new remedy completed again.
For further information, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 275.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more details.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Software update for the IEB and VCU units.

How to: Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Option 2: Other Action

Precautionary use restriction.

How to: Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N"

Part / Model:

IONIQ 5 N

Date Ranges: Model Year 2025

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V065000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Units Affected: 1,587 vehicles(16% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 12, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 275

Agency Last Updated: April 18, 2025

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Summary

What You Should Do

If you have not yet received the recall repair, do not use the left-foot braking (LFB) feature while driving.

If you have already received a previous version of this recall repair, do not use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy in this new recall (25V-235) has been performed.

Contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule a free update for the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software.

Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owners who have already had their vehicles repaired under this recall number will need to have the new remedy completed again.

For further information, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 275.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more details.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Software update for the IEB and VCU units.

How to: Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Option 2: Other Action

Precautionary use restriction.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V065000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Units Affected: 1,587 vehicles(16% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 12, 2025

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 275

Agency Last Updated: April 18, 2025