Hyundai has recalled just 10 units of its Ioniq 5 SUV from model year 2025 because a short circuit in their high-voltage batteries could cause a fire. Hyundai is asking owners to park the cars outside, away from structures and other vehicles until dealers have made repairs.
The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the battery assemblies “might contain a high-voltage bus bar that was installed with insufficiently tightened retention bolts during supplier assembly.” The bolts could loosen over time, possibly leading to arcing inside the battery pack.
Hyundai is not aware of any fires, accidents, or injuries related to the problem. A technician performing a factory inspection discovered that a torque tool controller on a factory line had failed. The company has recalled batteries built using that tool after the failure.
Dealers will inspect the batteries and tighten any loose bolts to fix the problem. Owners can continue driving the cars in the meantime, Hyundai says, but should park them outside.
Recall repairs are always free.
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