Hyundai Ioniq reliability
The Hyundai Ioniq fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 13.1% of 27,712 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
14 DVSA recalls for the Hyundai Ioniq
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points
Affected vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
Fix: A modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern
Recalled models: IONIQ 6 CE EV · 5,932 vehicles
Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodes.
Affected vehicles may contain a suspect HV (high voltage) battery module manufactured by the supplier during a specific production period. It is recommended that the vehicle is to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
Fix: Replacement of the high voltage battery module will be carried out.
Recalled models: IONIQ 5 · 3 vehicles
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
Fix: High Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required.
Recalled models: IONIQ AE EV · 8,299 vehicles
Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Fix: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
Recalled models: IONIQ 5 · 614 vehicles
The vehicle charge port door outer panel may detach
The vehicle charge port door outer panel may have insufficient engagement between the outer panel retaining hooks and the charging port door increasing the risk of detachment during operation.
Fix: To rectify this issue the charge port door outer panel assembly will be adhered as a permanent solution.
Recalled models: Ioniq 6 · 4,245 vehicles
The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive
On affected vehicles the rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive.
Fix: On all affected vehicles replace the affected driveshaft and check properly fastened
Recalled models: IONIQ 5 · 134 vehicles
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the 12-volt battery which can result in the vehicle entering into a ‘failsafe’ driving mode.
On affected vehicles the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode
Fix: On all affected vehicles update the ICCU software and check and replace if necessary the ICCU and fuse.
Recalled models: IONIQ 5 · 16,297 vehicles
The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label.
The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label.
Fix: Replace the vehicle identification number label with an amended VIN label.
Recalled models: IONIQ 5 · 1,078 vehicles
The electronic parking pawl actuator system may disengage the park (p) position
The electronic parking pawl actuator system may disengage the Park (�P�) position.
Fix: A software update will be applied to the SCU (Shift By Wire Control Unit) to prevent the issue from occurring.
Recalled models: IONIQ 5 · 6,061 vehicles
The accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released
The accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released.
Fix: The software will be updated within the Electric Power Control Unit and an additional ground cable will be installed to the 3-phase motor.
Recalled models: IONIQ AE EV · 1,139 vehicles
Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery
Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
Fix: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
Recalled models: IONIQ EV PE · 1,214 vehicles
Wheel nuts not tightened to correct specification
Wheel nuts not tightened to the correct specification
Fix: Tighten wheel nuts to correct specification
Recalled models: IONIQ · 46 vehicles
Hybrid warning lamp eliminated on instrument cluster may indicate thermal damage to power relay assembly and power cable
Power relay connections with increased risk of a thermal incident.
Fix: Replace power relays. Inspect relay holders and replace if required.
Recalled models: IONIQ · 5,151 vehicles
Coolant may leak into electric power control unit
The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down.
Fix: To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
Recalled models: IONIQ · 148 vehicles
Checking a Hyundai Ioniq before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.