The Hyundai left-foot braking recall covers 1,589 U.S.-market 2025 Ioniq 5 N vehicles (Hyundai Safety Recall 277, NHTSA 25V-235). Software can reduce braking performance when Left-Foot Braking (LFB) is used, and can cause momentary continued acceleration with N e-Shift. Hyundai says not to use LFB or N e-Shift until the free software remedy is done.
Quick answer
- Recall: Hyundai 277, NHTSA 25V-235.
- Vehicles: 2025 Ioniq 5 N built Dec 18, 2023 to Jan 7, 2025 (1,589 vehicles).
- Do now: do not use LFB or N e-Shift; book the free software update.
- Earlier repair? Recall 277 replaced Recall 275 (25V-065), so check your VIN even if you had the earlier fix.
Figures come from the NHTSA Part 573 report. Canadian owners should confirm their VIN with Hyundai Canada and Transport Canada, since campaigns can differ by market.
What the Hyundai left-foot braking recall fixes
Two software conditions are involved. With LFB active, Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software can depressurize the ABS system during certain manoeuvres, reducing braking performance. Separately, Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software can allow momentary continued acceleration after the pedal is released while N e-Shift is active.
The filing says no warning is expected before either condition occurs. The physical brake hardware is not what is being replaced. Hyundai designed LFB for performance-driving use such as a racetrack.
Recall and campaign differences
| Campaign | Scope | What it addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Recall 275 / 25V-065 | Earlier 2025 recall | Reduced braking with LFB; later superseded |
| Recall 277 / 25V-235 | 1,589 vehicles, Dec 18, 2023 to Jan 7, 2025 | LFB braking issue plus N e-Shift continued acceleration |
| Service Campaign 9C6 | Certain 2025 Ioniq 5 N | Separate: VCU update and a choice to keep or remove LFB |
What owners should do
- Find your 17-character VIN (lower windshield, driver-side door area, registration or insurance papers).
- Check Hyundai’s recall and service-campaign lookup and the NHTSA recall lookup. Hyundai’s tool also shows service campaigns, which NHTSA’s does not.
- Do not use LFB or N e-Shift until Recall 277 is complete.
- Book the free update with an Ioniq-certified Hyundai dealer. Eligible vehicles may receive an over-the-air update if the owner opted in through Bluelink.
- Keep the final repair order.
Hyundai has not issued a stop-driving instruction for this recall, per its owner information.
Service Campaign 9C6 and the LFB choice
Campaign 9C6 is separate from the safety recall. It updates the VCU and lets certain owners keep LFB or permanently remove it. According to Hyundai’s dealer communication, removal is irreversible, a signed owner consent form is required, and reimbursement terms apply. If a dealer did the work without discussing your choice, ask for the repair order and signed consent documentation.
Why this matters
Reduced braking or unexpected motor torque can change how the car responds when you expect it to stop or coast. As of Hyundai’s April 2025 chronology, it reported one associated crash and five reports involving the N e-Shift condition, with no fires or fatalities. For other recent safety recalls, see our guides to the Hyundai Palisade recall and the Jaguar Land Rover power-loss recall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N left-foot braking recall?
It is Hyundai Safety Recall 277 (NHTSA 25V-235), covering 1,589 U.S.-market 2025 Ioniq 5 N vehicles with a braking software issue when LFB is used and an N e-Shift acceleration issue.
Can I drive my Ioniq 5 N before the recall repair?
Hyundai has not issued a stop-driving instruction. It tells owners not to use LFB or N e-Shift until the remedy is completed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Hyundai says the IEB and VCU software update is provided at no charge, by dealer or over the air for eligible vehicles.
Do I need Recall 277 if I had Recall 275 done?
Possibly. Recall 277 replaced Recall 275, so check your VIN for an open Recall 277.
What is Service Campaign 9C6?
It is a separate Hyundai program for certain 2025 Ioniq 5 N vehicles that updates the VCU and lets owners keep or permanently remove LFB, with a signed consent form.
How do I check if my Ioniq 5 N is affected?
Enter your full VIN in Hyundai’s recall and service-campaign lookup and in the NHTSA recall lookup. Canadian owners should also ask Hyundai Canada.
