Hyundai has recalled thousands of popular electric vehicle models due to a major fault that could cause the car to lose power and cause an accident.
The automaker recalled 3,566 types of Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles on Friday.
“Due to a software issue in the integrated charging control unit, the 12-volt auxiliary battery may not charge as intended,” the recall notice said.
“Loss of motive power while driving could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
The problem could cause the battery to drain and also a loss of driving power. The vehicles affected by the problem were manufactured between 2021 and 2024.
Customers who own any of the affected vehicles are urged to contact their local Hyundai dealer to update the software.
The update will be provided free of charge.
Customers can also contact Hyundai Customer Care on 1800 186 306.
Automaker Hyundai has recalled thousands of popular electric vehicle (EV) models due to a major fault that could cause the car to lose power (pictured, Hyundai Ioniq 5).
The latest recall comes after Hyundai recalled 3,521 vehicles of both models in April.
The two electric vehicle models are the flagship electric vehicles produced by the South Korean manufacturer.
The Ioniq 5 was launched in 2021, while the Ioniq 6 model was launched in July 2022.
Hyundai announced in 2020 that the automaker would introduce three new exclusive electric vehicle models under the Ioniq brand over the next four years.
The fleet is made up of battery-powered electric vehicles and the cars offer spacious interiors and ultra-fast charging.