System Error May Have Resulted In Insufficient Tightening
After recalling over 500,00 vehicles earlier this month, Hyundai is conducting a small recall for what could be a big problem if it isn’t remedied. The automaker is recalling just eight 2025 Ioniq 5 electric vehicles because their rear toe and camber adjustment bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory. Loose suspension components could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles were assembled at Hyundai’s new Metaplant America near Savannah, Georgia, between December 17, 2024, and March 25, 2025, the automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A “system error during the alignment stage” resulted in bolts not being fully tightened, according to the automaker.
Dealer Visit Required
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Hyundai identified the problem through an internal review, and told the NHTSA that it is unaware of any related crashes, injuries, or fatalities. In cars where the bolts in question aren’t properly tightened, drivers may notice vibration or a rattling noise.
Dealers will replace the toe and camber adjustment bolts, perform an alignment, and also replace the tires, if necessary, free of charge. Alignment and tire replacement are included in the remedy because the two bolts are used in adjusting alignment. If they’re loose, the wheels may not stay properly aligned, causing premature tire wear.
Hyundai will notify owners of the affected vehicles by mail starting November 10. Owners can also call Hyundai’s customer service department at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 284 for more information, or use their car’s VIN to search the NHTSA’s recall database to see if their vehicle is included in this recall.
Several Recalls For Refreshed Ioniq 5
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In addition to shifting production to the United States, Hyundai gave the Ioniq 5 a refresh for the 2025 model year that includes bigger battery packs that help boost range, a standard North American Charging Standard (NACS) port in place of the previous Combined Charging Standard (CCS) port, and a more rugged XRT model.
However, the updated Ioniq 5 has also been subjected to six recalls since the beginning of the calendar year, including one for electrical shorts that could lead to battery fires, and another for reduced braking performance due to a software error. The latter was fixed via an over-the-air (OTA) update but, as this latest recall shows, some remedies still require a dealer visit.
