Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- November 4, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Hyundai Motor America, HYUNDAI
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Hyundai Motor America, HYUNDAI
- Product type
- Automobile
- Model numbers
- IONIQ 5
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
November 4, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
November 4, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 277.
About This Product
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is a performance variant of the IONIQ 5 electric crossover. Buyers seek enhanced braking and sport-shift features.
Why This Is Dangerous
Software controlling brakes and drive logic may reduce braking effectiveness and cause unexpected acceleration when LFB or N e-shift is used.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Potential for crashes due to reduced braking and unintended acceleration. Remediation is OTA or dealer update at no cost.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check if your 2025 IONIQ 5 N has left-foot braking and N e-shift features.
- Watch for OTA notification or dealer service appointment notice.
- Verify recall 277 on your vehicle records.
Where to find product info
Owner manual and Hyundai recall portals; recall 277 identifier.
What timeline to expect
OTA updates and dealer visits are scheduled with no charge. Expect completion within weeks, depending on OTA eligibility.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
- File a complaint with the NHTSA via safercar.gov.
How to prevent similar issues
- Do not enable LFB or N e-shift until the remedy is completed.
- Follow official recall communications for updates.
Documentation advice
Keep owner notification letter, service receipts, and OTA confirmation screenshots.
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Product Details
Year: 2025. Make: HYUNDAI. Model: IONIQ 5 N. Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Recall date: 2025-11-04. Recall number: 277. Remedy: OTA or dealer update. Affected features: Left-Foot Braking (LFB) and N e-shift.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported in the provided data.
Key Facts
- 1 unit: 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- Feature affected: Left-Foot Braking and N e-shift
- Remedy: OTA or dealer software update at no cost
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