Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 26V-068 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 26V-068 covers 27 Hyundai vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 24, 2025 to September 12, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.