Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Owners Report Unintended Acceleration After Recall

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N faces safety concerns as owners report unintended acceleration after a recall update. Hyundai investigates the issue. Learn more here.

Owners of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N are raising concerns over reports of unintended acceleration following a February recall aimed at fixing a software issue. Interestingly, these incidents began after Hyundai pushed a remote software update designed to resolve a defect in the vehicle's left-foot braking system.

The recall impacted 1,508 vehicles and was triggered by a glitch that could disable the ABS when left-foot braking was engaged. This feature is crucial for track performance, allowing better weight transfer management and faster transitions from acceleration to braking. Without ABS, stopping distances increase and control diminishes, especially on slippery surfaces.

However, post-update, several owners have reported alarming instances of the car accelerating on its own—particularly in the aggressive N-Shift driving mode. A Reddit user shared videos capturing two sudden acceleration events after lifting off the accelerator pedal, later adding a third video with similar behavior. Others echoed these concerns on forums, with one remarking that while such a glitch might be manageable in a 200-hp car, it turns dangerously serious in a 600-hp performance EV.

Indeed, the 2025 Ioniq 5 N delivers impressive performance figures: 601 horsepower, 545 lb-ft of torque, and a 0-60 mph time of just 3.25 seconds with N Launch Control and N Grin Boost engaged. Any malfunction affecting power delivery in such a powerful vehicle raises significant safety concerns.

Forum discussions also highlight that, following the update, the car's driving dynamics have noticeably changed. The powertrain now operates more quietly, shifts are smoother, and aggressive driving responses are reduced. While some drivers see this as a safety-neutral change, others argue it undermines the car’s sporty appeal.

Hyundai has not issued a formal press release specifically addressing the unintended acceleration issue. However, according to statements shared with media outlets, company representatives have acknowledged awareness of the reported incidents and confirmed that a thorough internal investigation is underway. They emphasized that customer safety remains a top priority and encouraged concerned owners to reach out to their local dealerships or the Hyundai Customer Care Center for further assistance.

Hyundai advises concerned owners to contact their local dealerships or the Hyundai Customer Care Center directly, reiterating that customer safety remains their top priority.

It remains unclear whether this issue affects markets beyond the United States, as no confirmed reports on the global scale of the defect have surfaced yet.

Source: autoblog.com