Hyundai and Kia announced recalls in Nov. for over 208,000 combined electric vehicles due to issues with a loss of power. The recalls seek to fix the power problem, which could lead to an increased crash risk.
The recalls affect over 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles, including the 2022-2024 Ioniq 5, 2023-2025 Ioniq 6, GV60, GV70, and the 2023-2024 G80 models. The recall also extends to nearly 63,000 Kia EV6 vehicles from model years 2022-24.
The affiliated Korean automakers explained that a faulty transistor in the charging control unit could fail, preventing the 12-volt battery from charging. “Affected vehicles should be brought to a Hyundai dealer or Genesis retailer to have the ICCU software updated, and the ICCU assembly and its associated fuse replaced, if necessary,” NHTSA said. “This remedy will be offered at no cost… regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Hyundai’s or Genesis’ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.”
Owners who previously had their vehicles recalled for the same issue earlier this year will need to return to their dealership for further repairs.
Source: Newsweek
