Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 5 N Due to Faulty Left-Foot Braking Feature
The track-focused Left-Foot Braking feature has faulty software that can reduce the EV's braking ability and lead to longer stopping distances.
Hyundai says the issue can be fixed with a software update, and owners of affected vehicles will be notified by April 7, 2025.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a performance-focused EV SUV with a bag of tricks that includes simulated engine noises and fake gearshifts. However, one of its unique settings is now causing problems. As a result, Hyundai is recalling 1508 examples of the 2025 Ioniq 5 N due to a software issue related to its Left-Foot Braking (LFB) feature, which can negatively affect its stopping ability, according to a recall report Hyundai submitted earlier this month to NHTSA.
The recall covers Ioniq 5 Ns built between December 18, 2023, and December 10, 2024. The Ioniq 5 N's LFB feature allows the driver to simultaneously use the accelerator and brake pedal for track driving, a function derived from motorsports. However, according to the NHTSA documents, when LFB is engaged, certain driving situations can cause the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) control software to trigger the depressurization of the anti-lock brakes. This can cause reduced braking performance and lead to longer stopping distances.
Hyundai first became aware of this problem when a corporate fleet vehicle crashed in June 2024 while practicing for a race event with LFB engaged, per another NHTSA document. Hyundai recreated the issue in testing and discovered the software failure by early November. The documents state that only one crash has been associated with the issue and no fires or fatalities have been reported.
Hyundai says owners should refrain from using the Left-Foot Braking feature until the recall has been completed. The company has revised the IEB and vehicle control unit software logic to limit the risk of ABS depressurization while using LFB, and owners of affected vehicles will need to bring their Ioniq 5 N to a Hyundai dealership to receive the software update free of charge. Owners will be notified if their vehicle is affected by April 7, 2025. The reworked software was implemented into the production line on January 15, 2025.
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