Auto safety regulators are reportedly probing approximately 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles following 30 reports of power loss to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Investigation
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is currently conducting a series of investigations concerning the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s power loss, which is believed to be linked to a battery charging issue.
According to the report, the preliminary investigation includes 39,559 2022 model-year vehicles following the 30 customer reports submitted to the NHTSA.
NHTSA asserted that many owners encountered a loud popping noise, then a warning would appear on the dashboard. Soon after, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will suffer a power loss, ranging from acceleration reduction to a total loss.
The agency mentioned Hyundai’s statement, saying the issue is linked to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). This component is what powers the main EV and low-voltage 12-volt batteries.
According to NHTSA, the preliminary review observed that the unit’s excessive current might damage transistors, making it impossible to recharge the 12V battery.
All that said, ODI is launching this Preliminary Evaluation to assess the scope and severity of the issue.
Fix
The South Korean automaker announced Monday that it plans to start a service campaign next month to update the software of the affected units. The company will also replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit, if necessary, free of charge.
“We value our cooperative relationship with NHTSA and have engaged in frequent, open and transparent dialogue with the agency on this topic.”
Hyundai
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Fortunately, Hyundai has not yet recorded any crashes or injuries related to Ioniq 5’s power loss issue.
The NHTSA can either end the investigation or continue to the next stage once it finishes the evaluation.
