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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8KN4AE5PU163141 · Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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KM8KN4AE5PU•••••• 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

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378on the model
57builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 5 Power Train 3 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Service Brakes 1

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Electrical System Feb 2026
In October, 2025, the car gave the warning notice on the screen 'check electrical system' (or to that effect... I was at home, and put the car in drive, to get to a Doctors appointment. I drove about a mile and another notice came on to the screen to stop the car immediately. I…
Power Train Jan 2026
There was sudden power reduced and turn to the limp mode(Turtle symbol popped up). After pull over my vehicle to highway shoulder, the vehicle became total power loss. Unable to drive anywhere. It was a dangerous situation for my family. We waited tow car and took my vehicle to…
Unknown Or Other Feb 2025
ICCU FAILURE. Car was being parked at night and there was a pop sound towards the back. It sounded like I ran over a branch. Immediately I received a “Check electrical vehicle system” warning light. The car could not be shifted into drive. It was towed the next day to the…
Service Brakes May 2023
When using most of the regenerative braking levels, including the one-pedal driving mode named “i-Pedal,” the brake lights will not illuminate until the drivers foot is fully off the gas pedal, or manually applying the brakes. This can create a dangerous, life threatening…
Vehicle Speed Control May 2023
While driving on the interstate my 2023 Ioniq 5 SEL RWD experienced a failure with the front radar system stating that it was blocked. In reality there was nothing physically blocking the system which was verified on multiple pullovers to check the front of the vehicle. This…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8KN4AE5PU163141 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.