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Hyundai Motor America - Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error
Published: April 11, 2025Recall ID: 25V235000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged.
Affected Products
Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error |
| Nhtsa id | 25V235000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V235000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged. |
| Completion rate | 95.26 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 277 |
| Potentially affected | 1589 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |