Hyundai IONIQ 5 N braking weakens with left-foot braking

NHTSA campaign 25V065000 · Reported 2025-02-06 · Hyundai Motor America

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Reduced braking and longer stopping distances raise the risk of a crash, so follow Hyundai's instructions to avoid the affected features and get the updated software as soon as it is available.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles have a left-foot braking feature, and a software problem in the brake and vehicle control computers can weaken braking when that feature is turned on. Weaker brakes mean the car takes longer to stop. Until the fix is done, Hyundai says do not use the left-foot braking feature; if you already had the earlier repair, also do not use the "N" e-shift feature. A dealer will update the software for free. This recall has been replaced by recall 25V-235, and even already-repaired vehicles need the new fix.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, looking for both this recall and the replacement recall 25V-235. 2. Call your Hyundai dealer or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 275) to schedule the updated software fix. 3. Until the new update is done, do not use the left-foot braking feature — or the "N" e-shift feature if you already had the first repair. The update is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai brake recalls: engine fires, weak pedals and software fixes · all 9 Hyundai recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated.
Safety risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.