Hyundai recalls over 145,000 vehicles
- By Reuters -
- Nov 22, 2024
South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor is recalling about 145,235 electrified vehicles in the United States due to a loss of drive power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
The recall includes certain IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs along with some luxury Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80 electrified variants from model years 2022-2025.
The U.S. auto safety regulator said that integrated charging control units are likely to get damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai dealers will inspect, replace and update the software on impacted parts and its fuse for free, the NHTSA added.
Hyundai Motor Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1967 by Chung Ju-yung, Hyundai began as a construction equipment company and later diversified into the automotive industry. Today, Hyundai is one of the world’s largest and most successful automobile manufacturers.
Hyundai’s automotive division, Hyundai Motor Company, was established in 1967 and released its first car, the Cortina, in 1968. Since then, Hyundai has expanded its product lineup to include a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars like the Elantra and i30 to luxury vehicles like the Genesis brand. Hyundai is also investing heavily in electric and hybrid vehicles, with models like the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5.