Related auto brands Hyundai and Kia are recalling 208,000 EVs in North America to fix an issue that can increase the risk of a crash. According to correspondence between the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) and Hyundai Motor America, the problem is with the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which may break down and stop charging the 12-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of drive power.
Hyundai brand cars account for most of the recall with 145,235 units potentially affected. The models affected are the Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 “Electrified,” Genesis G80 “Electrified” (2023-2024 editions), Ioniq5 (2022-2024 editions), and Ioniq 6 (2023-2025 editions).
The recall will involve a trip to the dealer, where the car’s ICCU and fuse will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, at no cost to the car owner. The dealer will also update the ICCU software.
The NHTSA directs that this Hyundai recall supersedes a previous one. The remedy will apply to vehicles that have already been repaired.
Kia is recalling about 63,000 EV6 models from their 2022-2024 ranges due to a similar issue. A damaged transistor in the ICCU could prevent the 12-volt battery from charging and potentially cause a loss of power.
Kia EV6 owners, including those affected by a previous recall over the same problem, will have to visit a Kia dealer to have their ICCU unit inspected and possibly changed free of charge. They will also get a software update.
Hyundai and Kia are expected to send out recall notifications in January and December, respectively.
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