Hyundai and Kia Electric Cars Recalled Due to Power Loss

Hyundai Motor Group has recently announced the recall of 208,107 electric vehicles in the United States due to potential power loss risks.

The issue primarily stems from a malfunction in the integrated charging control unit, which can prevent the 12-volt battery from charging.

The recall is divided into two parts:

one affecting 62,872 Kia EV6 models from 2022-2024, and a larger segment involving 145,235 vehicles, including 2022-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2024 Genesis G80 electric vehicles, 2023-2025 Genesis GV70 electric vehicles, and 2023-2025 Genesis GV60 models.

According to the government, the integrated charging control unit may be damaged over time due to high voltage and thermal factors, ultimately preventing the 12-volt battery from charging and gradually depleting its power. If this occurs, drivers may receive warnings indicating a fault, and they could experience a 'gradual decrease in power.' If the issue persists, the vehicle may eventually lose all driving power.

Notably, Kia had previously recalled the EV6 earlier this year due to power loss issues in May. An investigation revealed 88 claims of power loss following the initial recall. Fortunately, there have been no reported accidents, injuries, fatalities, or fires. For Hyundai and Genesis, there have been 57 reports between March 25 and November 5 this year, none of which resulted in injuries or accidents.

Owner notifications are expected to be sent in the coming weeks, and repairs will involve dealers checking and replacing the integrated charging control unit as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install updated software to improve thermal management and peak voltage during operation.