United StatesCertain 2025–2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles (27 potentially affected; VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov as of February 7, 2026; NHTSA campaign 26V068000, Hyundai campaign 294) are being recalled because the high-voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar that can short-circuit and increase the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly if necessary free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026 and owners may contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460.
What's being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V068000; Manufacturer campaign 294
The hazard
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
The official notice
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