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Kia America, Inc. and Hyundai Motor America are issuing recalls for several 2022-2025 electric vehicle models due to a potential defect in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which can lead to a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. The recall impacts over 200,000 vehicles across multiple models, including Kia EV6, Hyundai IONIQ, and Genesis electrified vehicles.
Key Highlights:
- Affected Models: Includes Kia EV6 (2022-2024), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2022-2024), IONIQ 6 (2023-2025), Genesis GV60, GV70 “Electrified,” and Genesis G80 “Electrified”.
- Problem Identified: The ICCU may stop charging the 12-volt battery, potentially causing a loss of drive power.
- Number of Units Affected: Over 208,000 units—approximately 62,872 Kia vehicles and 145,235 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles.
- Remedy Provided: Dealers will inspect, replace, and update components of the ICCU, including updating software, at no cost to owners.
Kia Recall Details
Kia America, Inc. has initiated a recall for certain 2022-2024 EV6 models due to possible damage to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which could lead to the battery no longer charging and ultimately a loss of drive power. Affected vehicle owners are being notified, with letters expected to be mailed by December 13, 2024.
Kia dealerships will inspect the ICCU, replace it if necessary, and update the ICCU software. All repairs will be completed free of charge. This recall expands and replaces a previous recall (24V-200), and vehicles that were previously repaired under the original recall will also need the new remedy completed.
Hyundai Recall Details
Hyundai Motor America has issued a recall for multiple models including 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 “Electrified,” and 2023-2024 Genesis G80 “Electrified”. Similar to the Kia recall, the ICCU may be damaged and fail to charge the 12-volt battery, which can cause a loss of drive power. A total of 145,235 units are affected by this issue.
Owners of the affected Hyundai and Genesis models will receive notification letters, which are expected to be mailed by January 17, 2025. As with Kia, dealers will inspect, replace, and update the ICCU components free of charge. The recall numbers are 272 for Hyundai and 025G for Genesis. This recall also expands and replaces a previous recall (24V-204).
Owner Information
Owners of affected vehicles can contact the following customer service hotlines for more information:
- Kia Customer Service: 1-800-333-4542 (Recall No. SC327)
- Hyundai Customer Service: 1-855-371-9460
- Genesis Customer Service: 1-844-340-9741
For additional support, owners can also reach out to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov for further details.
The recalls impact a significant number of EVs across both manufacturers, underlining the importance of immediate inspection and remedy to mitigate the risk of loss of drive power, which can lead to potential crash risks.
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