On June 19th, Gizcoupon reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States announced yesterday that several car owners have complained about the Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV experiencing complete or partial loss of propulsion. Additionally, many individuals reported hearing a loud explosion before the issue occurred.
Hyundai has acknowledged the existence of this problem. They have stated that starting next month, they will provide a software update and, if necessary, replace the affected components for the owners.
The NHTSA has received a total of 30 complaints regarding the 2022 model of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV. The Office of Defects Investigation at the NHTSA has initiated a preliminary investigation. After conducting an initial review, Hyundai Motor stated that the inability of the 12-volt battery to charge might be due to damage caused by electrical surges affecting the transistors.
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Ira Gabriel, spokesperson for Hyundai Motor, expressed the company’s full cooperation with the investigation. Furthermore, in July, they will initiate a service campaign to update the software of the affected vehicles and, if necessary, replace the integrated control charging units for the owners.
As previously reported by Gizcoupon, the IONIQ 5 electric SUV is the first mass-produced model under Hyundai’s exclusive electric vehicle brand, IONIQ. It made its debut in China in the first half of 2021.
