Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall R/2026/319: Some Vehicles May Have A Potential Issue With One Module Within The High Voltage Battery…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 61D238
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Ioniq 5 vehicles built between 28 September 2021 and 7 August 2023. Some vehicles may contain a suspect HV (high voltage) battery module manufactured by the supplier during a specific production period. The dealer will replace the high voltage battery module will be carried out. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may contain a suspect HV (high voltage) battery module manufactured by the supplier during a specific production period. It is recommended that the vehicle is to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodes. Defect: Affected vehicles may contain a suspect HV (high voltage) battery module manufactured by the supplier during a specific production period. It is recommended that the vehicle is to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal. Remedy: Replacement of the high voltage battery module will be carried out.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodes.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high voltage battery module will be carried out.
Are You Affected?
Ioniq 5 built between 28 September 2021 and 7 August 2023 may be included. Hyundai estimates 3 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 61D238 or the DVSA reference R/2026/319. 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 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 vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label | Low | R/2023/041 | |
| 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/2026/267 on 27 Jul 2026, for the vehicle three-way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. The one launched after it was R/2026/322 on 14 Sep 2026, for the vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/319, launched 7 September 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.