Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall R/2023/041: The Vehicle Identification Number Label May Not Have The Correct Maximum Permissible Laden…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 1,078
- vehicles in the UK
- 21D172
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Ioniq 5 vehicles built between 5 July 2022 and 19 November 2022. The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label. The dealer will replace the vehicle identification number label with an amended VIN label. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label. Defect: The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label. Remedy: Replace the vehicle identification number label with an amended VIN label.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the vehicle identification number label with an amended VIN label.
Are You Affected?
Ioniq 5 built between 5 July 2022 and 19 November 2022 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,078 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 21D172 or the DVSA reference R/2023/041. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 5Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodes | Urgent | R/2026/319 | |
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Kona SX2, Santa FESome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/146 | |
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2024/169 | |
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the 12-volt battery which can result in the vehicle entering into a ‘failsafe’ driving mode | Low | R/2024/164 | |
| Ioniq 5The electronic parking pawl actuator system may disengage the park (p) position | Low | R/2022/160 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2023/039 on 6 Mar 2023, for the vehicle immobiliser may not function correctly due to incorrect vehicle software. The one launched after it was R/2023/068 on 10 Apr 2023, for certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/041, launched 13 March 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.