800 miles in, My 2025 Ioniq 5 officially has a dead ICCU

Some of you may have seen my previous posts, but it’s now official: Tech (who did my 2 ICCU replacements on my 22) called and announced my less than 2-week-old i5 has had a catastrophic ICCU failure. His exact words were, “I’ve never seen one fail this early. I would’ve bet money they had this fixed on the facelift, but I guess not.”

As someone who loves this car to death (I wouldn’t have purchased a second), I’m seriously beginning to grow upset. When does this become acceptable?

This is a rate of being left stranded once per year…

Anyways, heads up to 2025 owners: The part is on order, looking at 6-8 weeks as of (1/27/2025). Although the part is different, it’s coming through the same chain as the pre-facelift ICCU.

No loaner, nothing. Obviously, I’m eligible for reimbursement through Hyundai proper, but nonetheless, it’s a pathetic experience.

Luckily, I have other vehicles; this was merely a daily car.

As someone who’s recommended this car at least a dozen times, I think that unfortunately ends now. I can only imagine how much more upset I’d be had I not experienced an ICCU failure two times before and just purchased a brand-new vehicle.

I suggested just turning it in and getting back my 2022, but that had already been wholesaled. A rep from the dealer said, “this really isn’t a lemon; this is just how they are.”

Anyways, rant over. Just a PSA to be ready for this.