2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD
20" wheels
Electric Sedan · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Above average for 2025 EV Sedans (class avg 69 · top 37%)
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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD (20-inch wheels) is rated at 320 hp, 270 miles of EPA range and a 74 kWh battery, and a mid-pack composite means the records-and-test-drive call matters more than the headline.
Score read
A 71/100 makes this worth comparing, not chasing. Software and driver-assist score is the cleaner read at 87/100; range and efficiency score needs more diligence at 46/100. Reddit threads cluster around owner satisfaction and range — verify both against the service records. A clean VIN lookup matters more than the headline count.
Price context
The original sticker was $49,000. Used pricing varies by miles, condition, and how this model is moving in the market; pull a current KBB Fair Purchase or Edmunds True Market Value for this exact trim and anchor your offer there, not the sticker.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Built in Range is the easy place to overbuy this trim (46/100).
Mitigation Check your commute, winter margin, and fast-charge plan before you assume the EPA number fits your use.
- Verify Current market pricing is not confirmed well enough for this trim.
Mitigation Compare KBB, J.D. Power, and live listings for the same trim before treating price as a buying signal.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 270-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Map your normal highway route and winter margin against the EPA range before you treat it as a road-trip car.
VIN status first This model has 3 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 29 NHTSA complaint records (9.7 per 10K VINs, near industry average). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $39,095-$45,479. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
Pricing & Market Value
A71-rated trim trading 14% below MSRP. Higher discounts on higher-quality vehicles score better — this signal is orthogonal to the TrimIndex composite, not part of it.
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Vehicle Specifications
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Price-gated peer set: vehicles within $33.8K–$50.7K market value (±20% of $42.3K). 5 outscore · 1 score within ±2. Mixed across makes — no "spend more, score better" comps.
Model 3
- ✓ +88 mi more range
- ✓ Better bang-for-buck
- ✓ Stronger safety record
Ioniq 6
- ✓ +46 mi more range
- ✓ Better infotainment UX
- ✓ Better safety score
Air
- ✓ +149 mi more range
- ✓ Better bang-for-buck
- ✓ Better infotainment UX
G80
- ✓ Better bang-for-buck
- ✓ Better infotainment UX
- ✓ Better build quality
i4
- ✓ Better bang-for-buck
- ✓ +31 mi more range
- ✓ Happier owners overall
Ioniq 6
- ✓ +72 mi more range
The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$11,274 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 18 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (3)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.
A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (29 total · 9.7 per 10K US vehicles · near industry average)
I was driving at 60mph. I heard a sudden pop that felt like it came from behind me / under the car. While I glanced to see if I ran over something (I did not), the car suddenly felt like it was about to stall. It was slowing down quickly and dramatically. My safety was in danger as I quickly dropped speeds in heavy traffic on a freeway without warning. I was able to maintain control, and I turned my hazards on. I noticed that I was maintaining speed around 35-40 mph (no matter how heavy I hit the accelerator), and I moved to the right lane and continued while wondering if my car would survive all the way home. Luckily I was only about 1 mile from my house at that point, so I proceeded at a low rate of speed and ultimately made it home. It was scary, sudden, and put me and others on the road in danger. A couple of warnings popped up saying "Electrical System issue" and something else that was related to electronics. The vehicle was towed to the dealership that night, and diagnostics and repairs began the following day. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer to be an ICCU failure that needs to be replaced. There were zero warnings prior to the failure--the car was working perfectly up until that moment. Anything is available for inspection, but as I mentioned it's being replaced as we speak so the broken / malfunctioning part wouldn't be there anymore if someone looked at it.
I was driving at 60mph. I heard a sudden pop that felt like it came from behind me / under the car. While I glanced to see if I ran over something (I did not), the car suddenly felt like it was about to stall. It was slowing down quickly and dramatically. My safety was in danger as I quickly dropped speeds in heavy traffic on a freeway without warning. I was able to maintain control, and I turned my hazards on. I noticed that I was maintaining speed around 35-40 mph (no matter how heavy I hit the accelerator), and I moved to the right lane and continued while wondering if my car would survive all the way home. Luckily I was only about 1 mile from my house at that point, so I proceeded at a low rate of speed and ultimately made it home. It was scary, sudden, and put me and others on the road in danger. A couple of warnings popped up saying "Electrical System issue" and something else that was related to electronics. The vehicle was towed to the dealership that night, and diagnostics and repairs began the following day. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer to be an ICCU failure that needs to be replaced. There were zero warnings prior to the failure--the car was working perfectly up until that moment. Anything is available for inspection, but as I mentioned it's being replaced as we speak so the broken / malfunctioning part wouldn't be there anymore if someone looked at it.
On April 10,2026 I heard a pop while driving and a check electrical system light came on, my vehicle lost power while driving. This appears to be a common problem with ioniq5 and 6 going back years. Also failure in their ICCU and 12 volt batteries.A veh. Losing power unexpectedly could lead to a collision, injury or worse.my Ioniq 6 was recently serviced and only has 14,794 miles.I respectfully urge the national highway traffic safety administration to: 1.continue and expand investigation into electrical system failures in the Hyundai ioniq 6 and 5. Also 2. make sure that affected vehicles are properly repaired with permanent solutions or the company should have to buy back the unsafe defective vehicles. Also 3. Require clearer and more immediate warnings to drivers regarding the risk of sudden power loss. Drivers should not have to keep experiencing this safety risk, after all these years of it being reported.
On April 10,2026 I heard a pop while driving and a check electrical system light came on, my vehicle lost power while driving. This appears to be a common problem with ioniq5 and 6 going back years. Also failure in their ICCU and 12 volt batteries.A veh. Losing power unexpectedly could lead to a collision, injury or worse.my Ioniq 6 was recently serviced and only has 14,794 miles.I respectfully urge the national highway traffic safety administration to: 1.continue and expand investigation into electrical system failures in the Hyundai ioniq 6 and 5. Also 2. make sure that affected vehicles are properly repaired with permanent solutions or the company should have to buy back the unsafe defective vehicles. Also 3. Require clearer and more immediate warnings to drivers regarding the risk of sudden power loss. Drivers should not have to keep experiencing this safety risk, after all these years of it being reported.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The contact stated that as his wife was pulling into the residence driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle crashed into the side of the house. The contact stated that there was damage to the house and damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. The contact stated that his wife was unhurt but was shaken up by the crash. The contact stated that as a precaution, he drove her to the emergency room for examination and was cleared by the hospital. The contact stated that he called the police, who wrote a report. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,112.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The contact stated that as his wife was pulling into the residence driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle crashed into the side of the house. The contact stated that there was damage to the house and damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. The contact stated that his wife was unhurt but was shaken up by the crash. The contact stated that as a precaution, he drove her to the emergency room for examination and was cleared by the hospital. The contact stated that he called the police, who wrote a report. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,112.
"While traveling in fast-moving traffic, my 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 suffered a catastrophic electrical system failure and an immediate loss of motive power. The vehicle instantly entered a 'limp mode' and dropped to a maximum speed of 11 mph, creating a life-threatening hazard for myself and surrounding drivers. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to this sudden failure. The vehicle was towed to a certified Hyundai dealer (Ricart Hyundai), where a diagnostic scan confirmed a failure of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) with error code DTC P1A9096. This failure is directly related to the known issues in Recall 257. The dealer has confirmed that the replacement ICCU is currently on indefinite backorder with no estimated time of arrival (ETA). The vehicle and failed component are currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request."
"While traveling in fast-moving traffic, my 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 suffered a catastrophic electrical system failure and an immediate loss of motive power. The vehicle instantly entered a 'limp mode' and dropped to a maximum speed of 11 mph, creating a life-threatening hazard for myself and surrounding drivers. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to this sudden failure. The vehicle was towed to a certified Hyundai dealer (Ricart Hyundai), where a diagnostic scan confirmed a failure of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) with error code DTC P1A9096. This failure is directly related to the known issues in Recall 257. The dealer has confirmed that the replacement ICCU is currently on indefinite backorder with no estimated time of arrival (ETA). The vehicle and failed component are currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request."
On the evening of February 11, 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL experienced a complete ICCU failure while I was traveling with my minor son. The vehicle became fully inoperable and left us stranded on the side of the road at night, in the middle of a winter storm. I was forced to call for a tow truck, wait in dangerous conditions, and arrange emergency transport for myself and my child. The vehicle was towed to Visions Hyundai of Henrietta, located in Rochester, New York. That was over three weeks ago. As of the date of my complaint, my vehicle remains at the dealership. I have been told that the replacement ICCU part is on indefinite backorder, with no estimated delivery date provided. I am left making full monthly payments on a vehicle I cannot drive.
On the evening of February 11, 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL experienced a complete ICCU failure while I was traveling with my minor son. The vehicle became fully inoperable and left us stranded on the side of the road at night, in the middle of a winter storm. I was forced to call for a tow truck, wait in dangerous conditions, and arrange emergency transport for myself and my child. The vehicle was towed to Visions Hyundai of Henrietta, located in Rochester, New York. That was over three weeks ago. As of the date of my complaint, my vehicle remains at the dealership. I have been told that the replacement ICCU part is on indefinite backorder, with no estimated delivery date provided. I am left making full monthly payments on a vehicle I cannot drive.
ICCU failure. Sudden total electrical shutdown. According to this site, there was a recall filled but NOT COMPLETE since November 2024! We are now February 2026. There has been NO warning issued to Hyundai consumers about this. When the ICCU fails, it puts consumers at risk. When it happened to me, there was no shoulder to pull onto. Because there was a snowstorm that morning, the flatbed tow truck did not come for 3 hours. My car was in the shop for 3 days. The bottom line is that the failure of communication about this defect puts consumers at risk!
ICCU failure. Sudden total electrical shutdown. According to this site, there was a recall filled but NOT COMPLETE since November 2024! We are now February 2026. There has been NO warning issued to Hyundai consumers about this. When the ICCU fails, it puts consumers at risk. When it happened to me, there was no shoulder to pull onto. Because there was a snowstorm that morning, the flatbed tow truck did not come for 3 hours. My car was in the shop for 3 days. The bottom line is that the failure of communication about this defect puts consumers at risk!
My leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 experienced a sudden malfunction resulting in loss of vehicle operation. The vehicle has been at the dealership with delayed diagnosis and no clear repair timeline provided. This appears to be a safety-related defect involving the electric system. I am aware of multiple reports and recent news coverage describing similar failures in Hyundai/Kia electric vehicles related to ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) defects, which can cause sudden battery discharge and loss of propulsion. Media reports indicate that this defect has affected numerous vehicles and, in some cases, repairs have taken more than a month due to part availability and diagnosis delays. My vehicle experienced similar symptoms, including loss of power / inability to operate normally, and the dealer has not been able to promptly resolve the issue. This appears to be a broader safety-related defect rather than an isolated incident.
My leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 experienced a sudden malfunction resulting in loss of vehicle operation. The vehicle has been at the dealership with delayed diagnosis and no clear repair timeline provided. This appears to be a safety-related defect involving the electric system. I am aware of multiple reports and recent news coverage describing similar failures in Hyundai/Kia electric vehicles related to ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) defects, which can cause sudden battery discharge and loss of propulsion. Media reports indicate that this defect has affected numerous vehicles and, in some cases, repairs have taken more than a month due to part availability and diagnosis delays. My vehicle experienced similar symptoms, including loss of power / inability to operate normally, and the dealer has not been able to promptly resolve the issue. This appears to be a broader safety-related defect rather than an isolated incident.
The car displayed “Check Electric Vehicle System”. The 12‑V battery stopped charging. The vehicle could not be driven very far or very fast. The car had to be towed to a Hyundai dealer.The ICCU was diagnosed as failed. The ICCU has been an ongoing issue with Hyundai EVs.
The car displayed “Check Electric Vehicle System”. The 12‑V battery stopped charging. The vehicle could not be driven very far or very fast. The car had to be towed to a Hyundai dealer.The ICCU was diagnosed as failed. The ICCU has been an ongoing issue with Hyundai EVs.
I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE ON SEPT 1, 2025 SINCE DAY 1 THE BLUELINK APP STATES THAT THE CAR NEEDS SERVICE I SPOKE TO HYUANDI CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEIR ONLY RECOMMENDATION IS THAT I GO BACK TO THE DEAL / I SAID TO THEM JUST YESTERDAY (FEB 12, 2026) SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT / AM I SUPPOSED TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP EVERY DAY I THINK A RECALL IS NEEDED TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THESE HYUNDAI CARS MY ORIGINAL CASE # IS XXX
I TOOK POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE ON SEPT 1, 2025 SINCE DAY 1 THE BLUELINK APP STATES THAT THE CAR NEEDS SERVICE I SPOKE TO HYUANDI CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEIR ONLY RECOMMENDATION IS THAT I GO BACK TO THE DEAL / I SAID TO THEM JUST YESTERDAY (FEB 12, 2026) SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT / AM I SUPPOSED TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP EVERY DAY I THINK A RECALL IS NEEDED TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THESE HYUNDAI CARS MY ORIGINAL CASE # IS XXX
Battery is not charging to full capacity. The ICCU has been replaced and the battery is still not holding a full charge.
Battery is not charging to full capacity. The ICCU has been replaced and the battery is still not holding a full charge.
The ICCU died and the fuse on my traction battery blew. Both had to be replaced. I realized I had the problem when I started my car and it showed "Check Electric Vehicle System". When I tried driving it, I was limited to speeds below 45MPH, then eventually 25MPH, and eventually it would enter "turtle mode" and I could limp along at a couple MPH. I found the car would no longer charge the 12V accessory battery and it would no longer receive a charge from my home charger.
The ICCU died and the fuse on my traction battery blew. Both had to be replaced. I realized I had the problem when I started my car and it showed "Check Electric Vehicle System". When I tried driving it, I was limited to speeds below 45MPH, then eventually 25MPH, and eventually it would enter "turtle mode" and I could limp along at a couple MPH. I found the car would no longer charge the 12V accessory battery and it would no longer receive a charge from my home charger.
ICCU failure which causes a fuse to pop. Because it is an EV the car cannot be driven
ICCU failure which causes a fuse to pop. Because it is an EV the car cannot be driven
My car is less than a year and a half old with only about 10k miles and last night I had the ICCU failure. I already had the software update to "fix" this safety recall 272 but it obviously didn't work. I am a female with a young daughter who was almost stranded in a bad neighborhood as suddenly my car wouldn't go faster than 15 miles an hour and I looked it up and knew it would just stop suddenly at some point. I only had a quick 1 min warning when I turned on my car that said "Check Electrical Vehicle System" then switched to "Stop vehicle and check power supply". My car is now at the dealership and I was told they have to put the same type of part back in as there are no new versions of it. Which is why others have had this happen multiple times.
My car is less than a year and a half old with only about 10k miles and last night I had the ICCU failure. I already had the software update to "fix" this safety recall 272 but it obviously didn't work. I am a female with a young daughter who was almost stranded in a bad neighborhood as suddenly my car wouldn't go faster than 15 miles an hour and I looked it up and knew it would just stop suddenly at some point. I only had a quick 1 min warning when I turned on my car that said "Check Electrical Vehicle System" then switched to "Stop vehicle and check power supply". My car is now at the dealership and I was told they have to put the same type of part back in as there are no new versions of it. Which is why others have had this happen multiple times.
Warning came on the dashboard to check electrical and stop driving which I did and started up the car again and was only able to drive another minute until the entire car lost power while trying to accelerate and I had to have an emergency pull off into a strip mall off of a busy street car was towed although the Hyundai Road assistance did not know that the dealer they towed to was not able to work on electric vehicles, and therefore had to be restored. At this time, I was told it was an ICCU issue. The part was ordered, and I am waiting to hear back from the dealership.
Warning came on the dashboard to check electrical and stop driving which I did and started up the car again and was only able to drive another minute until the entire car lost power while trying to accelerate and I had to have an emergency pull off into a strip mall off of a busy street car was towed although the Hyundai Road assistance did not know that the dealer they towed to was not able to work on electric vehicles, and therefore had to be restored. At this time, I was told it was an ICCU issue. The part was ordered, and I am waiting to hear back from the dealership.
-ICCU failure, identified by dealer service department as the cause of catastrophic failure. -The car suffered a catastrophic failure on a 2-lane country road in Princeton NJ on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] at night in 20 degree temperatures. Every function except blinkers (temporarily functional) ceased to work. I waited in the car, without heat, for an hour before service arrived. The car could not be moved and was left in the road until 3:00 am, when the towing company I paid towed the car to my driveway a mile from the failure site. -My safety was at severe risk while I waited in the car. -Dealer replaced ICCU assembly with the same part, with the possibility of repeated failure. -Warning messages appeared somewhat over a mile before catastrophic failure. The car slowed to 11 mph. -Hyundai has known of the potential for catastrophic ICCU failure in their electric cars since 2022. I took possession of this 2025 model in March 2025. I was never informed of any recall, although it appears that a recall was issued at the end of 2024. -Hyundai has denied compensation for irresponsibly, with knowledge of the potential failure, subjecting me to a hazardous, life-threatening situation. -Anecdotally, of the 4 Ioniq owners I know, 3 have experienced ICCU failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
-ICCU failure, identified by dealer service department as the cause of catastrophic failure. -The car suffered a catastrophic failure on a 2-lane country road in Princeton NJ on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] at night in 20 degree temperatures. Every function except blinkers (temporarily functional) ceased to work. I waited in the car, without heat, for an hour before service arrived. The car could not be moved and was left in the road until 3:00 am, when the towing company I paid towed the car to my driveway a mile from the failure site. -My safety was at severe risk while I waited in the car. -Dealer replaced ICCU assembly with the same part, with the possibility of repeated failure. -Warning messages appeared somewhat over a mile before catastrophic failure. The car slowed to 11 mph. -Hyundai has known of the potential for catastrophic ICCU failure in their electric cars since 2022. I took possession of this 2025 model in March 2025. I was never informed of any recall, although it appears that a recall was issued at the end of 2024. -Hyundai has denied compensation for irresponsibly, with knowledge of the potential failure, subjecting me to a hazardous, life-threatening situation. -Anecdotally, of the 4 Ioniq owners I know, 3 have experienced ICCU failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving "check electrical system" warning appeared and vehicle went to limp mode limited to 20mph while on a 40mph roadway. Drove an additional few miles to try and reach home and vehicles completely died, no power. Towed to dealer. DTC P1A9096 indicates ICCU failure
While driving "check electrical system" warning appeared and vehicle went to limp mode limited to 20mph while on a 40mph roadway. Drove an additional few miles to try and reach home and vehicles completely died, no power. Towed to dealer. DTC P1A9096 indicates ICCU failure
ICCU Failure
ICCU Failure
I leased the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 in April of 2025, in November of 2025 the car charging time started to increase when using L3 charging stations. The normal charging time would be 15 minutes for the battery to reach 80% capacity and an additional 30 minutes for the battery to reach full capacity. After November it took 20 to 30 minutes for the battery to reach 80% capacity. On January 2, 2026, I was charging the car at a L3 station and when charging was completed the car no longer worked. The car displayed the message “Please unplug the charger to start the car.” But the car was not plugged in. I tried to trouble shoot for 20 minutes and had to call a tow truck for the car to be towed to Hyundai. The car sat at the Hyundai dealership for a week with the battery power draining from even though it was not turned on nor was it drivable due to the error message. According to the Hyundai website, there was an recall campaigns needing VIN-specific checks on this car for the ICCU, and I show no record of this issue being fixed for this car prior to leasing it. The car is at the dealership still and has not been repaired.
I leased the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 in April of 2025, in November of 2025 the car charging time started to increase when using L3 charging stations. The normal charging time would be 15 minutes for the battery to reach 80% capacity and an additional 30 minutes for the battery to reach full capacity. After November it took 20 to 30 minutes for the battery to reach 80% capacity. On January 2, 2026, I was charging the car at a L3 station and when charging was completed the car no longer worked. The car displayed the message “Please unplug the charger to start the car.” But the car was not plugged in. I tried to trouble shoot for 20 minutes and had to call a tow truck for the car to be towed to Hyundai. The car sat at the Hyundai dealership for a week with the battery power draining from even though it was not turned on nor was it drivable due to the error message. According to the Hyundai website, there was an recall campaigns needing VIN-specific checks on this car for the ICCU, and I show no record of this issue being fixed for this car prior to leasing it. The car is at the dealership still and has not been repaired.
The ICCU assembly and high voltage fuse blew/broke at 6,255 miles as I was driving on Interstate 294. That immediately reduced the vehicle maximum speed to about 25mph, causing a hazard to myself and following drivers who were traveling at 55mph or more. I limped about 3 miles to the next exit, where Hyundai arranged for a tow and warranty service to replace the faulty parts. There were no prior symptoms or warnings. As this is both a known, ongoing (several years)Hyundai issue and apparently unrelated to driver behavior/practices, perhaps an NHTSA query will inspire Hyundai to actually resolve this issue instead of simply replacing the part(s)?
The ICCU assembly and high voltage fuse blew/broke at 6,255 miles as I was driving on Interstate 294. That immediately reduced the vehicle maximum speed to about 25mph, causing a hazard to myself and following drivers who were traveling at 55mph or more. I limped about 3 miles to the next exit, where Hyundai arranged for a tow and warranty service to replace the faulty parts. There were no prior symptoms or warnings. As this is both a known, ongoing (several years)Hyundai issue and apparently unrelated to driver behavior/practices, perhaps an NHTSA query will inspire Hyundai to actually resolve this issue instead of simply replacing the part(s)?
It is the ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit). The car lost power while I was going up a steep hill with a car behind me. The Hyundai dealership technician stated it is the ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit), and according to him, "We have ordered a replacement ICCU and FUSE. No eta on special order parts." The dashboard gave me the following message with a red battery symbol: “stop vehicle and check power supply.” In researching the VIN on the HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALLS AND SERVICE CAMPAIGNS website I learned that servicing was done on November 22, 2024 addressing this issue when it had just 19 miles on it. The Closed Campaign states: Recall 272, 2022-24MY IONIQ 5 (NE EV).2023-25MY IONIQ 6 (CE EV), 24MY IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI (NERINTEGRATED CHARING CONTROL UNIT (ICCU) SOFTWARE UPDATE, ICCU & FUSE REPLACE. If my vehicle is repaired using a replacement ICCU that is of the same design, which has contributed to numerous failures, this does not instill confidence in their solution. I request that something be done to force Hyundai to FIX THE PROBLEM by identifying what is actually causing the ICCU to fail, and come up with a real solution, rather than a bandaid that needs replacing every so often.
It is the ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit). The car lost power while I was going up a steep hill with a car behind me. The Hyundai dealership technician stated it is the ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit), and according to him, "We have ordered a replacement ICCU and FUSE. No eta on special order parts." The dashboard gave me the following message with a red battery symbol: “stop vehicle and check power supply.” In researching the VIN on the HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALLS AND SERVICE CAMPAIGNS website I learned that servicing was done on November 22, 2024 addressing this issue when it had just 19 miles on it. The Closed Campaign states: Recall 272, 2022-24MY IONIQ 5 (NE EV).2023-25MY IONIQ 6 (CE EV), 24MY IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI (NERINTEGRATED CHARING CONTROL UNIT (ICCU) SOFTWARE UPDATE, ICCU & FUSE REPLACE. If my vehicle is repaired using a replacement ICCU that is of the same design, which has contributed to numerous failures, this does not instill confidence in their solution. I request that something be done to force Hyundai to FIX THE PROBLEM by identifying what is actually causing the ICCU to fail, and come up with a real solution, rather than a bandaid that needs replacing every so often.
The ICCU had a failure and fuse also blew; vehicle needs those parts replaced. After reading about ICCU recalls, my vehicle was not in the last recall. It affected 2023-2025 models I started up my car in morning and was about to reverse out of my driveway. I heard a pop near the rear of my vehicle and then saw a "Check Electric Vehicle System" warning and battery light indicator on my dashboard. I tried driving around for a couple of minutes around my area, the car would not accelerate over 20-25 mph. I returned home and looked up the issue. My Hyundai app showed a Diagnostic Code of DTC P1A9096, which is related to the ICCU. I already have my car at a local Hyundai dealership to get it repaired under warranty but if it wasn't, I can only imagine the price it would cost to get this repaired. There should be more recalls.
The ICCU had a failure and fuse also blew; vehicle needs those parts replaced. After reading about ICCU recalls, my vehicle was not in the last recall. It affected 2023-2025 models I started up my car in morning and was about to reverse out of my driveway. I heard a pop near the rear of my vehicle and then saw a "Check Electric Vehicle System" warning and battery light indicator on my dashboard. I tried driving around for a couple of minutes around my area, the car would not accelerate over 20-25 mph. I returned home and looked up the issue. My Hyundai app showed a Diagnostic Code of DTC P1A9096, which is related to the ICCU. I already have my car at a local Hyundai dealership to get it repaired under warranty but if it wasn't, I can only imagine the price it would cost to get this repaired. There should be more recalls.
I am reporting an odometer and title discrepancy involving a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (VIN: [XXX] ) purchased from Van Hyundai II LLC (Carrollton, TX) on January 6, 2025. The dealer issued two temporary tags with conflicting color entries and later reported the vehicle to the Texas DMV as having 57 miles at title assignment. However, the vehicle was involved in an accident on January 17, 2025, and the official Progressive Insurance repair estimate and Hyundai diagnostics (app data) both record approximately 535 miles at the time of loss. After the loss, the dealership and insurer (Progressive) processed a title transfer using the original Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO), listing Progressive as buyer with $0 consideration and 57 miles. This resulted in a false odometer declaration on the title record and misrepresentation of ownership sequence. The matter is under review by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (Case #25-XXX) and other state agencies for related title and notary irregularities, but the mileage falsification falls under federal odometer regulations. I am submitting this to NHTSA to request review of potential violations under 49 U.S.C. §32705 (Disclosure of Mileage Upon Transfer) and 49 CFR §580.5–§580.8 (Odometer Disclosure Requirements). Supporting evidence, including the certified TxDMV title history, Progressive repair estimate, and Hyundai diagnostics.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I am reporting an odometer and title discrepancy involving a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (VIN: [XXX] ) purchased from Van Hyundai II LLC (Carrollton, TX) on January 6, 2025. The dealer issued two temporary tags with conflicting color entries and later reported the vehicle to the Texas DMV as having 57 miles at title assignment. However, the vehicle was involved in an accident on January 17, 2025, and the official Progressive Insurance repair estimate and Hyundai diagnostics (app data) both record approximately 535 miles at the time of loss. After the loss, the dealership and insurer (Progressive) processed a title transfer using the original Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO), listing Progressive as buyer with $0 consideration and 57 miles. This resulted in a false odometer declaration on the title record and misrepresentation of ownership sequence. The matter is under review by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (Case #25-XXX) and other state agencies for related title and notary irregularities, but the mileage falsification falls under federal odometer regulations. I am submitting this to NHTSA to request review of potential violations under 49 U.S.C. §32705 (Disclosure of Mileage Upon Transfer) and 49 CFR §580.5–§580.8 (Odometer Disclosure Requirements). Supporting evidence, including the certified TxDMV title history, Progressive repair estimate, and Hyundai diagnostics.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The windshield cracked from using the defroster to defrost the windshield. On a cold morning.
The windshield cracked from using the defroster to defrost the windshield. On a cold morning.
THIS CAR WAS PREPPED BY COCONUT CREEK HYUNDAI AND I AM BEING TOLD BY YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTNEMTN THAT THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN SOME DEBRIS ON THE WIPERS THAT CAUSED THE SCRATCHES / HOW IS THAT MY FAULT HYUANDI HAS WALKED AWAY FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY / IN FACT THEY ASKED ME IF I CHANGED THE WIPER BLADES / I JUST GOT THE CAR 5 MONTHS AGO WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE
THIS CAR WAS PREPPED BY COCONUT CREEK HYUNDAI AND I AM BEING TOLD BY YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTNEMTN THAT THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN SOME DEBRIS ON THE WIPERS THAT CAUSED THE SCRATCHES / HOW IS THAT MY FAULT HYUANDI HAS WALKED AWAY FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY / IN FACT THEY ASKED ME IF I CHANGED THE WIPER BLADES / I JUST GOT THE CAR 5 MONTHS AGO WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE
My car horn has ceased to work. I have not taken it in to be fix yet, but feel it is a safety issue.
My car horn has ceased to work. I have not taken it in to be fix yet, but feel it is a safety issue.
this vehicle was delivered to me on Sept 1, 2025 / i have been back to the dealership a few times regarding the front windshield is totally scratched up this had to happen from the windshield wipers the issue is that when i drive into the sun the glare from all the scratches is annoying the second issue that hyundai cannot fix is that the app on the phone has stated since day 1 that the cars vehicle health needs attention / hyundai corporate response is that I should take it back to the deal EVERY DAY / i have no clue what is wrong with the car and if it is safe to drive hyundai corporate is washing their hands regarding both of these issues / they are doing the same thing now that they did to me in 2018 when they told me that I had to pay them to break a lease on a lemon law claim when they could not fix the 20+ issues that were wrong with my car i have case numbers if you want them
this vehicle was delivered to me on Sept 1, 2025 / i have been back to the dealership a few times regarding the front windshield is totally scratched up this had to happen from the windshield wipers the issue is that when i drive into the sun the glare from all the scratches is annoying the second issue that hyundai cannot fix is that the app on the phone has stated since day 1 that the cars vehicle health needs attention / hyundai corporate response is that I should take it back to the deal EVERY DAY / i have no clue what is wrong with the car and if it is safe to drive hyundai corporate is washing their hands regarding both of these issues / they are doing the same thing now that they did to me in 2018 when they told me that I had to pay them to break a lease on a lemon law claim when they could not fix the 20+ issues that were wrong with my car i have case numbers if you want them
My car was parked and I noticed that there was a bump in the sidewall of my vehicles driver front tire. This is the 2nd time this has happened in a month with factory installed tires that came with the vehicle when purchased brand new. I have had my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL since 12/13/2024. I already submitted an NHSTA safety ticket on 2/3/2025 due to my driver rear tire exploding while driving. Ticket # 11640496. This is extremely dangerous and can kill myself or someone else on the road, especially on highways. There is a defect in these tires that Hyundai had partnered with Pirelli to install on brand new Ioniq 6 SEL vehicles. I am lucky I caught the bump on the side of the tire before it exploded while driving. I have attached the pictures of the tire from this 2nd incident.
My car was parked and I noticed that there was a bump in the sidewall of my vehicles driver front tire. This is the 2nd time this has happened in a month with factory installed tires that came with the vehicle when purchased brand new. I have had my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL since 12/13/2024. I already submitted an NHSTA safety ticket on 2/3/2025 due to my driver rear tire exploding while driving. Ticket # 11640496. This is extremely dangerous and can kill myself or someone else on the road, especially on highways. There is a defect in these tires that Hyundai had partnered with Pirelli to install on brand new Ioniq 6 SEL vehicles. I am lucky I caught the bump on the side of the tire before it exploded while driving. I have attached the pictures of the tire from this 2nd incident.
Pirelli 245/40 R20 99W The driver rear tire had blown out on me as I was merging onto a highway. I heard a heard a loud pop sound and the car shook and I had to swerve back into my lane. I looked around me and there were no objects or pot holes. My tire emptied down to 7 PSI in about 5-10 seconds. I immediately pulled over to the side of the road. I inspected my tire and there was no damage to the exterior of the tire (nails, screws, debris, etc.), as well there was no scraping of the tire or abrasion. When the repair tech took off the tire to replace it he noticed the steel belt had separated on the tire and had protruded from the inside out and caused the tire to blow. This was extremely scary and dangerous. If there would have been a car to my right my car would have crashed into another car. My car is brand new and I've had it for about 1 1/2 months. It is a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL that was manufactured in 2024. The car has it's original tires from the manufacturer Hyundai. The tire is defective and was not safe to drive. I contacted Hyundai corporate and the dealership about this and they did nothing to reimburse me for the defective tire. I not only am still working for compensation for the tire that was $400 after taxes and fees, but I am trying to alert Hyundai about safety of this model tire.
Pirelli 245/40 R20 99W The driver rear tire had blown out on me as I was merging onto a highway. I heard a heard a loud pop sound and the car shook and I had to swerve back into my lane. I looked around me and there were no objects or pot holes. My tire emptied down to 7 PSI in about 5-10 seconds. I immediately pulled over to the side of the road. I inspected my tire and there was no damage to the exterior of the tire (nails, screws, debris, etc.), as well there was no scraping of the tire or abrasion. When the repair tech took off the tire to replace it he noticed the steel belt had separated on the tire and had protruded from the inside out and caused the tire to blow. This was extremely scary and dangerous. If there would have been a car to my right my car would have crashed into another car. My car is brand new and I've had it for about 1 1/2 months. It is a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL that was manufactured in 2024. The car has it's original tires from the manufacturer Hyundai. The tire is defective and was not safe to drive. I contacted Hyundai corporate and the dealership about this and they did nothing to reimburse me for the defective tire. I not only am still working for compensation for the tire that was $400 after taxes and fees, but I am trying to alert Hyundai about safety of this model tire.
We were not informed of the recall in a timely manner. Discovered it online and called dealer to make appointment. They would not give us an appointment for about 3-1/2 weeks and we were told we have to leave the car for 4 to 5 hours. Notification we eventually got later stated repair would take 30 minutes. The dealer provides no transportation to or from, so it means waiting there for 5 hours or paying a service to drive us home and back. This is inexcusable. The car is brand new and repair is supposed to be free. It would cost us $100 in transportation to and from if we do not wait for it. If this is a safety issue, we should not have had to wait so long for an appointment. That is NOT timely.
We were not informed of the recall in a timely manner. Discovered it online and called dealer to make appointment. They would not give us an appointment for about 3-1/2 weeks and we were told we have to leave the car for 4 to 5 hours. Notification we eventually got later stated repair would take 30 minutes. The dealer provides no transportation to or from, so it means waiting there for 5 hours or paying a service to drive us home and back. This is inexcusable. The car is brand new and repair is supposed to be free. It would cost us $100 in transportation to and from if we do not wait for it. If this is a safety issue, we should not have had to wait so long for an appointment. That is NOT timely.
What Owners Are Saying
"Honestly I do want to share my genuine experience with the Hyundai IONIQ 6, because this car has had a real impact on my life. The Personal Impact Seven years ago, I survived a severe car accident involving a tree — one that was described as “unsurvivable.” The recovery, rehab, and therapy took a long time, and afterward I developed a deep fear of driving. Even when I eventually healed physically, I never truly felt comfortable behind the wheel again. The IONIQ 6 changed that. Since leasing this vehicle, driving has gone from something I dreaded to something I actually look forward to. I find myself wanting to drive, planning errands, and taking small trips simply because the car feels that good, that safe, and that smooth. This vehicle helped me overcome a fear that held me back for years. That is something no ordinary car could have done. What I Love About the IONIQ 6 1. It’s genuinely enjoyable to drive Smooth acceleration, quiet cabin, a futuristic feel, and a driving experience that’s both calming and confidence-building. 2. The ride quality is incredible Even without highway driving, the comfort, stability, and responsiveness are immediately noticeable. 3. The design and technology feel premium The interior layout, ambient lighting, screens, and overall design make the car feel modern and elevated — like a luxury EV without the luxury price tag. 4. It feels safe After what I went through, that matters more than anything. The IONIQ 6 gives me a sense of control and security I didn’t have in other vehicles. My Only Negative If I had to point out one drawback, it’s the placement of the 12V cigarette lighter port. Its location makes it difficult to use certain accessories or chargers, especially if you rely on them while driving. It’s a small detail, but it would be great to see it positioned in a more accessible place in future models. My Next Step I’m currently trying to extend my lease and ideally adjust my monthly payment to match the pricing being advertised online. That would make it financially easier to continue driving the car that has genuinely improved my confidence on the road. Once my lease is up, I plan to refinance and buy this vehicle, unless Hyundai releases something even better — and at this point, that would be a high bar to clear. —Austyn, Unsurvivable to Unstoppable"
"I have owned about ten cars in my life. Two that I absolutely loved. First was a 2011 Mazda 6. No clue why I loved it but ended up handing it down to my son and every time I got in it, I got “that” feeling again. Second is my 2025 Ioniq 6 limited that I currently have. (Oh and maybe my first Toyota Celica would also be up there)."
"And how quick they charge vs VW ID family of vehicles you will not be disappointed, even if you go for AWD model. Example of my last mule Ioniq 6 SE RWD model with 18-inch aerodynamic wheels. Meeting or exceeding EPA figures if you set it at 65 MPH on cruise control ( this is my speed when traveling with engineering gear) At 70 MPH, mostly flat terrain on good day you should have no problem most of the time reaching 300+ miles. For winter conditions I didn't had chance, because of being assigned to different vehicle. Even in winter conditions and snow if you get winter tires, RWD will work quite well. If you travel like me close to 80k miles per year driving all four seasons and doing cross country trips on almost daily basis. #8· Jan 10, 2025 Thanks for the feedback. The ID.4 is a nice car but being higher up it's aerodynamics are not the best and it's charging speed is limiting when on a long trip. I have my subject set of notes when looking at EV's."
"My 7 months of ownership This is my 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD and it’s been an amazing and a very frustrating experience to own one. The Ioniq 6 feels so nice to drive and it’s range and performance is out of this world compared to what i used to own previously (2018 Mazda 2/Demio) and I must admit that im lucky to own one of these but since i bought it used with 23k miles it had so many issues i never noticed. Starting off the trunk’s button at the back doesn’t work which means most of the time i go shopping or have to open to trunk to put my stuff in I can’t really open it unless i walk up to it which is helpful or sometimes i have to use the key which isn’t annoying but I would love to get that fixed in the near future, Then we have the fact that the salesman said that the ioniq 6 was AWD and that was pretty much a lie itself which does make me abit upset since im not too fond of RWD ev since im not too much of an experienced driver but so far im not complaining too much since it drives nicely last but not least the tires it brought when i bought it, The tires it has was some highway cruisers that aren’t even meant for ev and that ruined the balance of the car abit. The front left tire is factory but its worn out abit which i gotta replace it in the future as for the remaining they seem new but kinda off so im planning on buying all 4 factory tires in the future since their some ultra high performance all seasons and I would love a full on factory tires experience with the driving. But with all these months of owning it i have gotten alots of positive vibes, On the road when i see a fellow ev or an ioniq we always have a fun interaction with high beams and it’s quite funny since i never thought ill ever have interactions like that and it really makes my day, As for now that’s pretty much my experience with a 2023 Ioniq 6 SE."
"I’m also in a similar boat as OP as my sister has tasked me to help her find her next car. Shes definitely in love with the Ioniq 6 and looking into things, the kia ev6 is compelling to me. With that being said, i’m hesitant to pull the trigger on a recommendation due to the ICCU issue so just wanted to make OP aware. My sister is more interested in the 2026 facelift so hopefully a new ICCU will be tested in that generation."
"I just got the certified Ioniq 6 SEL model (20 inch wheel) as second owner. When I bought this car in the dealer shop, driving range was shown as around 280 mils with 80 % battery. But when I charge in near by my place, it shows knly 240miles/full battery. Do you have any idea? It's too shorter... 226.1Ktarnower replied Mar 18, 2024 2017+ Hyundai IONIQ Range, MPGE And Economy SmanskeTX Jan 15, 2024 Range reality I own an ionic 6 in Texas and have learned to reality a real distance capacity, which is often far short of what the vehicle is indicating is available. In Texas for highway speeds average 75 miles an hour or greater you can expect to have a 25% to 30% degradation in mileage range."
"Hyundai IONIQ 6 Early 2023 Model - ISLA Speed limit warning issue Europe Hello everyone, I have the following problem and would like your help. I have a 2023 early-model Hyundai Ioniq 6. Here in Europe, the speed limit warning is enabled by default when the car starts. Even if you turn it off, it turns back on after restarting the car. I’ve heard that there is a software update that allows you to adjust the warning volume and even mute it using the volume button on the steering wheel (by pressing it for 3–5 seconds). Because I have an early 2023 model, I need to get this update done at a dealer. Last week, I went to my dealer here in Romania. After about an hour of inspection, they told me that every system in my car is up to date and that there is nothing to update (see screenshot below). When I asked why I don’t have the mute button feature, they told me that because I have an early 2023 model (before September, if I remember correctly), my ADAS hardware is version 1, and only version 2 supports this update. Can you please suggest what I should do? It’s a very good car, but the speed limit warning issue is driving me crazy. Every time I start the car, it takes me 20–25 seconds to turn it off (and the infotainment system is very slow while it’s booting)."
"Passenger Seat Heating/Cooling Disappeared After the recent software update on my Hyundai Ioniq 6, I noticed that the right side seat (passenger side) no longer shows the seat heating and ventilation (cooling) options on the display. As you can see in the attached image, the left side functions appear correctly, but the right side controls are missing. Has anyone else experienced this issue after the update? If so, how did you manage to fix it? Thank you in advance for your help."
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