Hyundai Ioniq AE EV Recall R/2026/159: Some Vehicles Fitted With A High Voltage Battery May Have Internal Cell Voltage Deviation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jun 2026
- Launched
- 8,299
- vehicles in the UK
- 61D018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Ioniq AE EV vehicles built between 6 December 2018 and 16 July 2022. Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. The recall notice describes the fix as: high Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation Defect: Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal. Remedy: High Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: high Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ioniq AE EV built between 6 December 2018 and 16 July 2022 may be included. Hyundai estimates 8,299 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 61D018 or the DVSA reference R/2026/159. 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 AE EVThe accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released | Low | R/2022/004 | |
| 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 | |
| Inster AX EVThe vehicle three-way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation | Urgent | R/2026/267 | |
| Kona OS EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/128 | |
| Ioniq 6The vehicle charge port door outer panel may detach | Urgent | R/2025/457 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2026/128 on 4 May 2026, for some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. The one launched after it was R/2026/267 on 27 Jul 2026, for the vehicle three-way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/159, launched 15 June 2026. 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.