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Battery recalls

Hyundai and Kia
IONIQ 5, EV6 and EV9

This one is live right now, and the remedy is a whole new battery.

At a glance

  • Campaigns. 2
  • First. 26V-432
  • Latest. 26V-431
  • Where these come from. The federal recall record, not a forum
26V-432
Hyundai IONIQ 5, 2023 to 2024 · 6 unitsHigh voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Remedy is replacement of the high voltage battery system assembly. Hyundai's report was received 7 February 2026.
26V-431
Kia EV6 2022 to 2024 and EV9 2024Same defect and the same remedy. Kia's remedy begins 7 August 2026.

What was actually done

The interim instruction is to park outside and cap charging at 80 percent until the remedy is done.

If you are buying one

If you are looking at one of these, check this campaign specifically. It is new enough that a lot of listings will not mention it.

Campaign numbers and remedy text from the NHTSA recall record. Look up a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Read 16 September 2026.

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