High voltage battery may catch fire
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V068000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V068000?
NHTSA recall 26V068000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on February 6, 2026. It addresses: High voltage battery may catch fire. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V068000 or the manufacturer campaign number 294. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.