Hyundai Ioniq 6 recall: charging port cover latch safety issue
Hyundai Ioniq 6 recall for charging port cover latch defect
Hyundai Ioniq 6 recall: charging port cover latch safety issue
Hyundai recalls 31,700 Ioniq 6 EVs globally due to a faulty charging port cover latch that could detach, posing a road safety hazard. Free repairs available.
2026-02-14T16:23:16+03:00
2026-02-14T16:23:16+03:00
2026-02-14T16:23:16+03:00
Hyundai has announced a major global recall of the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle due to a defect in the charging port cover latch. In some cars produced between August 2022 and January 2025, the latch mechanism is not sufficiently reliable. At high speeds or during vibration, the cover could detach and potentially be struck by following vehicles, posing a direct road safety hazard.Nearly 31,700 vehicles are affected worldwide, with 8,496 of those in Germany. According to KBA documents, the campaign carries reference number 15976R, with Hyundai's internal code being 51D295. At service centers, the brand will modify the mounting by reinforcing the cover with an additional fastener to prevent unintended opening or separation.Dealers estimate the work will not take long, as it involves stabilizing the existing component rather than replacing it entirely. Hyundai emphasizes that the defect is limited to the latching mechanism and does not affect charging capability, the battery, or electronics.The recall was officially published on February 5, 2026, and is being conducted under the oversight of the road transport authority. Ioniq 6 owners will receive notifications and should visit a service center to have the risk addressed at no cost.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 recall for charging port cover latch defect
Hyundai recalls 31,700 Ioniq 6 EVs globally due to a faulty charging port cover latch that could detach, posing a road safety hazard. Free repairs available.
Michael Powers, Editor
Hyundai has announced a major global recall of the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle due to a defect in the charging port cover latch. In some cars produced between August 2022 and January 2025, the latch mechanism is not sufficiently reliable. At high speeds or during vibration, the cover could detach and potentially be struck by following vehicles, posing a direct road safety hazard.
Nearly 31,700 vehicles are affected worldwide, with 8,496 of those in Germany. According to KBA documents, the campaign carries reference number 15976R, with Hyundai's internal code being 51D295. At service centers, the brand will modify the mounting by reinforcing the cover with an additional fastener to prevent unintended opening or separation.
Dealers estimate the work will not take long, as it involves stabilizing the existing component rather than replacing it entirely. Hyundai emphasizes that the defect is limited to the latching mechanism and does not affect charging capability, the battery, or electronics.
The recall was officially published on February 5, 2026, and is being conducted under the oversight of the road transport authority. Ioniq 6 owners will receive notifications and should visit a service center to have the risk addressed at no cost.
