Hyundai Motor is recalling approximately 145,235 electrified vehicles in the United States due to issues related to loss of drive power, affecting models such as the 2022-2024 Ioniq 5 and the 2023-2024 G80, along with nearly 63,000 Kia EV6 vehicles from 2022 to 2024.

The recall is prompted by problems with the integrated charging control unit (ICCU), which may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, ultimately leading to a complete loss of drive power.

Hyundai warns that losing motive power could increase the risk of a crash, as the vehicle may not be able to move.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified the issue as stemming from integrated charging control units that can be easily damaged, resulting in an internal battery that fails to charge.

Owners of affected vehicles will receive notification letters starting in December 2024 and January 2025, and those who had previously recalled vehicles must revisit dealers for the new fix.

Hyundai dealers will conduct inspections, replace faulty components, and update software on the impacted vehicles at no cost to the owners.

When the ICCU fails, drivers will receive warnings, and the vehicle will enter a 'fail-safe' mode, gradually reducing drive power over 20 to 40 minutes, giving drivers time to pull over.

According to Hyundai, there have been no reported crashes, injuries, fatalities, or fires associated with this issue in the U.S.

Dealers will provide repairs free of charge to address the issue, as stated in filings with the NHTSA.

This recall follows a previous incident in 2021 when over 80,000 Kona EVs were recalled due to a fire risk linked to a battery defect from LG.

This is the second recall for this issue; a previous recall in May affected nearly 100,000 electric vehicles for the same problem.

Other electric vehicles have also experienced recalls for similar power loss issues, including the Porsche Taycan and Ford Mustang Mach-E.