Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 Recall R/2024/164: The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) May Become Defective And Stop Charging The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/164, campaign code 41D033. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
6 May 2024
Launched
18,835
vehicles in the UK
41D033
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Hyundai recalled Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 vehicles built between 13 January 2021 and 4 March 2024. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode. The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles update the ICCU software and check and replace if necessary the ICCU and fuse. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: The 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. Defect: On affected vehicles the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode Remedy: On all affected vehicles update the ICCU software and check and replace if necessary the ICCU and fuse.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles update the ICCU software and check and replace if necessary the ICCU and fuse. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 built between 13 January 2021 and 4 March 2024 may be included. Hyundai estimates 18,835 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
  2. Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 41D033 or the DVSA reference R/2024/164. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Ioniq 5Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodesUrgentR/2026/319
Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Kona SX2, Santa FESome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicleLowR/2026/146
Ioniq 6The vehicle charge port door outer panel may detachUrgentR/2025/457
Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of driveUrgentR/2024/169
Ioniq 5The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN labelLowR/2023/041

This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2024/154 on 29 Apr 2024, for a risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle…. The one launched after it was R/2024/169 on 13 May 2024, for the rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive. You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2024.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/164, launched 6 May 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.