Hyundai Motors recalls 145,235 EVs in the US for second time in 2022
For the second time this year, Hyundai Motors is recalling 145,235 EVs and other “electrified” vehicles in the US, citing concerns about a loss of driving power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.
Models affected and the issue
The NHTSA announced that the recall affects selected IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs, as well as certain luxury Genesis models including the GV60, GV70, and G80 electrified variants. The issue stems from the integrated charging control units in these vehicles, which may become damaged and fail to charge the 12-volt battery, resulting in a complete loss of drive power.
Next steps for owners
If you’re the owner of a 2022-2025 Hyundai model, stay tuned for updates on repairing the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the charging unit and fuse if necessary, along with performing a software update for the charging units.
No reported incidents
It is important to note that no crashes, injuries, fatalities, or fires have been reported in the US due to this issue, Hyundai reported.