At a glance
What can fail
The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach from the vehicle structure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and reinforce or replace them as needed at no cost.
This page covers 5 recalls, 33 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate owner reports for the 2024 Ioniq 6, with the propulsion system and powertrain also drawing notable feedback. The most common pattern owners describe involves sudden, unexpected power loss while driving, vehicles abruptly drop from highway or normal driving speeds to 10–25 mph with no warning, often triggering a "check electrical system" warning on the dash. Several owners specifically describe the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) as the confirmed fault, with symptoms including complete vehicle shutdown, inability to start, and a dead 12-volt battery. Cold weather appears in multiple reports as a condition when these electrical failures surface. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the propulsion system behaving unexpectedly during low-speed maneuvering. One isolated report describes loose rear suspension alignment hardware that a technician attributed to the factory build.
33
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate issues that can cut drive power while moving: a faulty integrated charging control unit that stops keeping the 12-volt battery charged, and differential gear bolts that may not be properly tightened, causing the drivetrain to lose power or lock up.
Both drive-power issues can leave the vehicle unable to accelerate or respond normally in traffic. On the occupant safety side, the front seat belt anchors on both driver and passenger seats can detach, meaning the belts would not hold occupants in a crash. There is also a concern with the charging port door panel, which can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard for other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach from the vehicle structure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and reinforce or replace them as needed at no cost.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The charging port door panel may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive to the charging port door assembly to secure it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The charging control unit may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can cause loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the charging control unit and fuse if needed, and update the charging control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the differential gears in the drive unit may not be properly tightened, potentially causing loss of drive power or differential lockup.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire gear drive unit at no cost to the owner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Integrated Charging Control Unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, causing loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit and fuse as needed, and update the unit's software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.