2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 65owner reports
- 16,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 12, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
306 of the 386 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 65 of those describe stalling. Only dead battery is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 65 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (23 reports).
Recalls and investigations
4 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 272 (Hyundai) and 025G (Genesis). This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-204. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-204 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V-868. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 257/021G.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles. The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H), 017G(G).
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Ioniq 5
Electrical arcing and thermal events, potentially leading to fires, while utilizing enel x way usa, llc's juicebox residential charger.. Closed jun 5, 2025.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power. Closed apr 17, 2024, led to recall 24V-204.
NHTSA summary
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
NHTSA summary
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 8,400 and 22,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“After taking 2023 Hyundai Ionic5 in three times due to recall notice for ICCU software update over the course of 18 months, ICCU still failed causing complete loss of power. Car has less than 5,000 miles on it. Have been told no estimate available on time it will take to get part replacement. Could be months.”
Filed Feb 20, 2025 · 5,000 miles
“12 volt battery dies after 2 years. Car is not starting and could stop working if it dies while being driven. The dealer replaced it But does not know why it died. I called the manufacturer but they were no help either.”
Filed Aug 14, 2024
“The integrated control unit (ICCU) failed immediately after getting the safety recall software installation. Recall maintenance that morning, ICCU failed that afternoon. Heard an audible pop and then multiple warnings went off. Fortunately I was in a location where I could pull over safely, and in a location where I could get help easily.”
Filed May 16, 2024
“Driving on hwy with 80% charge when we left the house. Loud pop, and complete loss of power in a very dangerous portion of a highway with our baby in the backseat. Almost not able to control vehicle to side of road”
Filed May 13, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 65 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Battery dies or the car will not start 95 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 47 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 27 reports