NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
As I began a drive cycle, I heard a pop sound and received the “check electric vehicle system” warning associated with ICCU failure. With ICCU failure, if I had continued to drive the 12V battery would have run to zero and the car would have died completely. Vehicle goes to dealer tomorrow for confirmation.
Known ICCU issue: the 12v battery died for no reason rendering the car undrivable.
The issue involved a failure of the 12V battery system in my Hyundai Ioniq 5, which powers essential electronics and allows the vehicle to operate. The battery suddenly lost charge while I was driving, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The car was towed to a dealership, and the battery and related systems are available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the failure occurred on the road, forcing me to pull over unexpectedly. This created a hazardous situation, especially in traffic, as it increased the risk of a collision or leaving me stranded in an unsafe area. The vehicle has been taken to a dealership for diagnosis, they had stated there is a recall on this vehicle, iccu unit failed and needs to be replaced. It has been inspected by the dealership service department, but not by police or insurance representatives. Prior to the failure, there were clear warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The problem appeared suddenly while driving, within 5 minutes the car shut down.
For the second time, the integrated control unit, ICCU, has failed to this is AFTER being replaced under the recall. The recall solution has not fixed the problem, and is a fake bandaid on a problem that means cars will totally stop working in the middle of the road. This is totally unsafe and unacceptable.
On [XXX], my 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 experienced a sudden and complete failure of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). The failure rendered the vehicle inoperable without warning, requiring it to be towed to a dealership. The vehicle is currently located at AutoNation Hyundai in North Richland Hills, TX and should be available for inspection upon request. This failure created a significant safety risk. The vehicle lost functionality unexpectedly, which could have resulted in a dangerous situation if it had occurred at highway speeds, in traffic, or in an unsafe location. A sudden loss of power or inability to restart the vehicle presents a clear hazard to both the driver and others on the road. Prior to the failure, there were no clear warnings indicating an imminent critical issue. A 12V battery issue was suspected at the time of failure, and roadside assistance replaced the battery, but this did not resolve the problem. The root cause was later identified as an ICCU failure. The problem has been confirmed by an authorized Hyundai dealership (AutoNation Hyundai, North Richland Hills, TX) on April 10, 2026. The dealership determined that the ICCU requires replacement, with an estimated minimum repair timeline of four weeks due to part availability. The vehicle has been inspected by Hyundai roadside assistance and an authorized Hyundai dealer. No inspection has been conducted yet by the manufacturer directly, law enforcement, or insurance representatives. This issue appears to be consistent with widely reported ICCU failures in Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, suggesting a potential systemic defect that may warrant further investigation and possible recall action. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My on Thursday, April 2, my 2024 Hyunda Ioniq 5 displayed the "Check Electrical System" message displayed. I had just started the car. I started to lose propulsion on a busy street [XXX] ). I managed to get the car to [XXX] and had to pull over. I had the car towed to the Luther Hyundai, [XXX] . On Monday, April 6, the dealer informed me the ICCU failed. The ICCU and a fuse were replaced. I picked up the car April 7. Although Hyundai has supposedly fixed the ICCU problem, it continues to fail, as mine did. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Based on all symptoms - loud pop followed by limp mode and electrical warning, and inability to charge -- iccu is busted.
ICCU failure. Common problem but Hyundai seems to have no fix despite it happening for years now.
I was driving at 25 mph when I heard a loud pop come from the rear of the car and subsequent warning message came up on the dashboard - "STOP VEHICLE AND CHECK POWER SUPPLY". In an electric vehicle this is a very alarming message to see. I was fortunate to be close to home so I was able to drive home and call roadside assistance for my car to be towed to the dealer. The vehicle has since been diagnosed with an "ICCU" failure. I had no indication or warning that this was going to happen, just a sudden failure.
I was driving in a parking lot and heard a “pop” sound like a balloon breaking. The Ionic 5 lurched and stopped. A red circle appeared on the dash and said “check electrical system.” I slowly maneuvered the car into a parking spot because there was very little power and turned off the car. I called the Hyundai dealer and they told me to have the car towed to the dealer in Palm Springs, CA. When the tow truck unloaded the Ionic 5 at the dealer, I attempted to move the car into a parking spot so it was out of the traffic lane. I started the car again it again lurched and a yellow circle came up with a turtle icon. Then another red circle appeared “check 12V battery”. The car would not move after that. I went into the Hyundai service department and talked to the service representative. He said he would take the vehicle in for service and I signed the paperwork.
On 3/19/2026. Battery was at 20% SOC. Plugged in my home L2 charger. Car did not start. Took vehicle to dealer the next morning 3/20/2026. It was diagnosed as an ICCU failure. Parts ordered car left at dealer but still waiting on 4/9/2026 for issue to be resolved.
The vehicle experienced a sudden failure of the 12V battery while on the road. The car stopped completely and became inoperable. At the time of failure, there were no tail lights or proper warning indicators working, which created a very dangerous situation, especially in traffic. I was stuck on the road for about one hour waiting for a tow truck. During that time, other vehicles were honking and passing by, increasing the risk of an accident. The vehicle had to be jump-started before it could be moved. Details: What component failed: The 12V battery system failed unexpectedly. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: Loss of power caused the vehicle to stop on the road with no tail lights, putting my safety and others at serious risk. Reproduction/confirmation: Issue was temporarily resolved with a jump-start, but this is a known issue reported by other owners as well. Inspection: The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer or dealer after this incident. Warnings/symptoms: There were no clear warning lights or messages before the failure. The issue happened suddenly without notice.
While driving I received the infamous "Stop vehicle and check power supply" warning, and it was then inoperable, needed a tow to the dealer for ICCU replacement. I can't believe you terminated your initial investigation into this in 2023 because they did a recall (which my car received). That recall did not fix the issue. It is March 2026 and Ioniq 5 and other models with the same electric system are dying on the road at the same rate as before. There is a large percentage of failed cars, and every failure is dangerous. This is a huge safety issue, and is not receiving adequate oversight by the NHTSA.
I was merging onto the highway. I got a warning that I needed to check my electrical system. I was able to back down the highway ramp and park on a side street. Within 20 minutes the car was fully dead and AAA needed to tow it to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the ICCU needs a replacement. My family is lucky this happened in a place we could safely get to a side street. Had it happened 5 minutes later we would have been stranded on the highway with 2 small children.
ICCU and its fuse blew randomly while reversing out of a parking spot. A warning light appeared on the dashboard saying "check electric vehicle system" after a loud pop noise came from the rear passenger side. The ICCU charges the 12V battery on board, and when the 12V dies the whole car dies, resulting in the car shutting down suddenly. It's a known issue with this model car. The service center confirmed the ICCU blew when they ran diagnostics.
ICCU failure while driving.
ICCU Failure. Vehicle underwent deal TSB for ICCU failure resolution prior to still failing months later.
Diagnosed ICCU Failure. Complete loss of power, went into "turtle mode," then told to stop car immediately and have it towed to the dealership. Vehicle diagnosed several days later as having an ICCU Failure.
Car was acting normally. Suddenly, the car would not accelerate. I was on a small road with no place to pull over. Vehicle said to pull over check electrical system. At great risk to my life and the safety of my children, we managed to get to a safe spot before the entire vehicle shut down. We expect that this was a failed ICCU.
According to Hyundai, all active recall campaigns have been addressed on this vehicle (NHTSA site says it wasn't, Hyundai claims it was on 9/22/2025). Last night (3/3/2026) while driving on an unlit, two-lane country road about 20 minutes from my house, I heard and felt a bang noise from underneath the rear cabin of the car accompanied by a message stating "Stop vehicle and check power supply" on the dash. The car immediately went into a limp mode, reducing speed to ~40mph. After about 0.5 miles, the car further reduced speed to about 25mph (in a 55mph zone). As speed reduced further (no indication of what the speed would be reduced to), I pulled the car off of the road and awaited tow service. As this happened in the evening on an unlit country road, I was forced to wait for assistance along a stretch of road that could have been hazardous. Hyundai's claimed recall campaign work was performed on 9/22/25 with subsequent recurring failure about 5 months later. The dealer cannot confirm the diagnosis or offer estimates of repair time/availability until they see the car (currently scheduled for next week).
ICCU failure
I was driving and the car gave an electrical system warning, slowed, and thereafter would not go above about 20mph. Fortunately this happened on a local, low speed limit street. I'd rather not think about what might have happened if this had happened on a highway. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) is no longer working as it should. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer/manufacturer service station.
2/28/26 Driving home, heard a loud pop, notice is on the dash say check vehicle electrical system. Vehicle begins to slow down and eventually die. Called the manufacturer and had it towed to the dealership. The ICCU had failed.
Missing a spot weld point on liftgate frame panel and rood panel. Also, the panel gaps are open widely compare to left and right side. No accident happen, I am from a collision center, I found these factory defects.
Car won’t start and is completely dead. Doors won’t open, including charge port door. Once you manually unlock car is totally dead inside. Took to dealer for an ICCU replacement under warranty but died again 1 week later. Another ICCU failure? Terrible.
12v battery died at 13,484 miles
Car suddenly out of the blue reported electrical system problem and battery problem. It also entered turtle mode where it would not go more than 10 MPH. If accelerating across an intersection this would have been extremely problematic if expecting to be able to travel faster than that. Towed to dealer that said it is a failed ICCU. This is a common failure mode and there needs to be a fix and safety recall for this.
Car would not turn on in the morning. Replaced 12v battery. After battery replacement, received "CHECK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" warning message. Car was able to be driven, but could not be driven faster than 25mph. Taken to dealer where it was confirmed the car's ICCU malfunctioned and would need to be replaced.
a warning "Stop immediately! Check Power Source" with loud beeping occurred and we were able to pull over and park safely. However, we were a 30 minute drive from home and in a downtown urban area. Took the next day off of work (essential healthcare worker at a hospital) to have car towed to dealership. ICCU failure. Told it could take months for replacement part to be shipped. Given a loaner car. Concerned that Hyundai does not have a real solution for this problem and that I cannot ever drive the car far from home again without risking the same thing happening again.
Received “check electrical system” warning when turning on vehicle. Car towed to service department. Diagnostic said it was an ICCU failure with a back ordered part and no clear timeframe on when it would be in stock and fixed.
ICCU went bad. Battery warning light appeared a few hours before Vehicle stopped. Vehicle was inoperable and needed to be towed.
Iccu failure in middle of busy interstate. Pop sound and then notice of electric system failure. Only made it 1.5 miles before vehicle fully died. Extreme safety concern. Couldn’t use any electrical systems on EV
Routine Friday morning and just finished charging my 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at Walmart. As I started my vehicle to finish my commute to work, the dreaded "Check electric vehicle system" warning light came on along with a red battery icon. There were no warning signs or anything that could have foretold what would be happening. I pulled into an empty parking stall and called the Hyundai dealer for advice. I was told not to drive the vehicle and get it towed to the dealership. After being diagnosed, my car will need a new ICCU and ICCU fuse. The dealership gave me no ETA as it often takes weeks to months to receive the parts from Korea. I was told Fontana Hyundai had 9 other cars with the same ICCU issue in line before mine. I was so glad it occurred in a parking lot and not on the freeway since a malfunction with the ICCU will basically cause the car to loose total power and control. This is definitely a huge concern and safety issue.
ICCU failure. Dealer advises 2 month wait for replacement parts. No loaner car available. Vehicle has 15 K miles. This is a big problem with this vehicle.
Vehicle displayed "Power limited" and slowed to a crawl, was able to drive less than a quarter mile to a safe place before it displayed "Stop vehicle and check power supply" then completely shut down. Diagnosed as ICCU failure by the Hyundai Dealer service technician, with the parts on backorder and no ETA for the 15 or so other Hyundai Ioniq 5's with the same failed ICCU waiting at the same dealership, in front of me.
My car gave me a "Check electrical vehicle system" message, which I have seen online may mean a problem with the ICCU. As the dealership is close - about five miles from my home, on residential roads - I decided to drive there. The car lost power very quickly and then died in the road shortly after leaving my driveway. Thankfully I wasn't on a busy street or an intersection and was able to safely get it to the side of the road, but if it had died while driving at a higher speed it would have been very dangerous.
When a car is in the process of passing me on the left during a left hand curve on the highway at highway speeds, the rear left radar sensor seems to have set off a forward collision warning. This caused the ioniq5 to do an emergency collision brake. I had to press on the accelerator to cancel the emergency brake while the other car passed me on the left. There were no cars in front of me that would have triggered a frontal collision emergency brake.
While driving northbound on US-280 freeway, the vehicle experienced sudden deceleration with maximum speed limited to approximately 40 mph. The dashboard displayed a "Check Power Supply" warning. The vehicle required a tow to the dealership. Dealer diagnosis indicates likely ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) failure. This is a known issue affecting multiple Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, with numerous consumer reports of the same failure mode. The sudden loss of propulsion at highway speed created a significant safety hazard though we were able to make it off the freeway with hazards on. However shortly after exiting the vehicle further slowed and eventually died on the side of the road as did the hazard signals.
Vehicle Details: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq (leased from McGovern Hyundai, Wilmington) Recall Services Notes: ICCU S/W,DTC CHK,&FUSE/REP([XXX]) • 272 Mileage: 10,714 mi Owner: [XXX] What Happened ([XXX]): My Ioniq suddenly died in the center lane on [XXX] near CVS Market, Burlington MA This created a dangerous nighttime traffic jam, The dashboard showed "12V battery voltage low. Stop safely" - the exact same issue fixed last year under recall. Key Details from McGovern Hyundai, Advisor said"100 emergencies waiting" - yet they're still actively selling new cars without capacity to service them? The 2024 car (within warranty) has been in the workshop for past 1 month. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Loss of power leaving driver stranded
ICCU failure happened for the second time. Car stopped randomly with no Power. Very dangerous, this is a known issue for years now and Hyundai is not doing anything about it.
“Check EV System” error appeared in a red circle, with a red 12v battery icon. Then a turtle icon appeared and the car would not exceed about 30 mph. I was able to drive a mile and park in a lot. This happened after Level 2 charging to 100% and then driving one mile in 25° weather. The car was towed to the dealer.
“Check electrical system” warning while driving. Sudden loss of power and speed. “Turtle mode” icon. Limped home 2 miles at <10mph. Vehicle bricked. Towed to dealership.
ICCU failure: confirmed by dealership, submitting for your records - while driving the morning of 2/11/26 in Evansville, IN a warning message appeared on the dashboard stating 'Check Electric Vehicle System' followed by a rapid deceleration. Luckily there was not a vehicle behind me as they would have rear ended me. This failure occurred without warning and presented a significant safety hazard, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic until I was able to restart it. Vehicle went in to turtle mode upon restart, would not go over 20mph at first then I stopped the car, restarted it again, it would move for 15-20 seconds before going in to turtle mode again and now it will not go over 10mph - interestingly, when I would stop and put it in reverse, the vehicle would move 10-20' and then come to a very abrupt stop as the entire vehicle shut off - had to tow the vehicle to the Hyundai dealership in Evansville Indiana where the ICCU was confirmed has having failed
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The message "Check Electric Vehicle System" was temporarily displayed on the digital display screen. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and remained with the dealer. An appointment was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
While pulling into traffic the car lost power and went into limp mode risking a collision. Car was immediately backed into driveway and completely died shortly after the initial power loss and had to be towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed an ICCU failure. Warning lights activated at the moment the car lost power. Had this occurred on a highway or in heavier traffic the power loss and speed with which the car went from fully operational to dead could have had catastrophic consequences.
Sudden ICCU failure in 2024 Ioniq 5 electric vehicle . A warning message to check electrical system appeared suddenly on driver dash screen. Tried to drive vehicle off street to a safe place to park. Vehicle shuttered and shook and would only move under 5mph on busy shopping & hospital area of 45 MPH road, placing me and my [XXX] child in danger of being hit by another fast moving car. Vehicle was towed to Bob King Hyundai in Winston Salem. They diagnosed the problem as a failed ICCU. Ongoing and long term problem with Hyundai. Service department has had my car for 11 days so far. They update me frequently. The part has been ordered but there is not ETA. Also, there is no guarantee that the new part will not fail as well. This puts my family at risk every time we drive the car, especially on busy roads and interstates. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My vehicle is 1 year old and has 7800 miles on it. I was driving on Friday evening (it was dark) and the vehicle acceleration was greatly reduced. I was about to get onto the highway but the warning light came on that said to have the electrical system checked. I pulled over and got a power limited warning and the vehicle would not drive after that and had to be towed. My toddler was in the car and if this had happened while we were on the highway in the dark I would have had trouble getting off the highway safely. The dealership inspected the car and said the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) had failed. They stated that there were 16 other cars were on the lot that had to be towed in with the same problem and that the part has been backordered since the beginning of January. I feel Hyundai is underreporting this issue and a recall investigation should be opened. There was no warning of this issue, I had been charging the vehicle and using it normally.
The car stalled while being driven by my son. It displaced an error code. The Car had to be towed to dealership. It was diagnosed with ICCU unit failure. Needs to wait over a months for parts.
Had ICCU replaced twice last year, then today my electrical system shut off and warning lights came on that I can’t go over 10mph then after that the car shut off completely.
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