Hyundai Motor America said it is recalling more than 31,000 Ioniq 6 electric vehicles in the United States due to a defect that may cause charging port door panels to detach while driving, posing a potential crash risk.
The recall affects certain 2023–2025 Ioniq 6 models built in South Korea between Dec. 14, 2022, and Dec. 26, 2024, according to documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue stems from insufficient engagement between the charging flap and the outer panel’s retaining hooks. The panels, supplied by LS Automotive Technologies of South Korea, may come loose while the vehicle is in motion.
Hyundai began investigating the matter in April 2025 following reports of the defect in overseas markets. Six complaints have since been received in the US, the company said. Dealers and owners are expected to be notified by Nov. 10, 2025, with customer letters to follow. The automaker corrected the defect in production by applying a new adhesive beginning Oct. 10, 2024.
The affected component, part number 695C0-KL000, carries a replacement cost of about $300. Hyundai uploaded vehicle identification numbers for the recall on Sept. 13, 2025.
The Ioniq 6, twinned with Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 crossover, offers up to 342 miles (550 km) of driving range in rear-wheel-drive specification with the 77.4-kWh battery and 18-inch wheels. US pricing for the 2025 model starts at $37,850.
Hyundai is preparing a refreshed Ioniq 6 for the 2026 model year and will also bring the high-performance Ioniq 6 N to the US market. The dual-motor variant is expected to accelerate from 0–60 miles per hour in about 3 seconds, with a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h).
