Hyundai Motor Group, together with Kia and Genesis, is about to recall over 147,000 EVs within the US as a consequence of doubtlessly broken charging items.
Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia recall EVs within the US
After the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport introduced a recall of round 170,000 Hyundai and Kia EVs in Korea final week, we speculated the US can be subsequent.
Practically 114,000 recalled fashions included Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, the Genesis GV60, GV70, and Electrified GV80. In the meantime, Kia is recalling 56,016 EV6 fashions in Korea.
The EVs have been recalled as a consequence of a software program glitch within the ICCU that would influence the battery’s energy. The difficulty may cause charging issues and probably a lack of energy whereas driving.
Within the US, the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Affiliation (NHTSA) opened an investigation on June 8, 2023, after a number of experiences of lack of ICCU energy in 2022-2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 fashions. Kia’s EV6 was additionally beneath investigation as a consequence of complaints of lack of energy.
The NHTSA formally introduced on Thursday that Hyundai and Kia are recalling 147,110 EVs within the US. Hyundai is recalling 98,878 EVs, together with sure 2022-20224 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70, and Genesis Electrified GV80.
Kia may also recall 48,232 2022-2024 EV6 fashions. The recall is over the identical challenge the place the ICCU can turn out to be broken and cease charging the battery.
Sellers will examine the ICCU and substitute it if needed. Homeowners may also obtain an ICCU software program replace on the vendor. Notification letters are anticipated to be mailed on Could 14, 2024.
Hyundai stated the improved ICCU software program decreases thermal loading and lowers peak voltage throughout operation to mitigate ICCU harm.
Homeowners can contact Hyundai customer support at 1-855-371-9460 for more information. Hyundai’s recall quantity is 257/021G. Kia house owners can name customer support at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s recall quantity is SC302.
You can too contact the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to NHTSA.gov for extra.