Toronto, Ontario — According to Transport Canada, nearly 46,000 electric vehicles from Kia, Hyundai and Genesis are being recalled across the country over a potential power loss issue.
The recalls specifically affect certain 2022 to 2025 models, with a total of 45,974 vehicles impacted in Canada.
As noted by Transport Canada, the integrated charging control unit in these vehicles can potentially become damaged over time. If this occurs, an auxiliary battery will not charge and the vehicle will go into reduced power mode.
Affected vehicles specifically include:
- Kia EV6 (2022 to 2024)
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2022 to 2024)
- Hyundai Inoniq 6 (2023 and 2024)
- Genesis GV60 (2023 and 2024)
- Genesis GV70 (2023 to 2025)
- Genesis GV80 (2023 and 2024)
In a statement originally made to CTV News, a Hyundai and Genesis Canada spokesperson commented that there have been no confirmed crashes or injuries related to this issue in either Canada or the United States.
“Upon fault detection, and accompanied by a series of driver warnings, the vehicle will enter a design-intended ‘fail-safe’ driving mode that allows immediate full propulsion while gradually reducing motive power over time as the vehicle’s battery is discharged,” the spokesperson told the news source.
“Vehicle systems such as air bags, braking and powered steering remain operational. If the vehicle is driven until the 12-volt battery state-of-charge is fully depleted, the vehicle will lose all motive power, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.”
Owners with affected vehicles will be notified as soon as possible, said the automaker.
