Fitment notes: Located in front trunk (frunk); AGM battery required for electric vehicle auxiliary system
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Every control module on the 2021-2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Module (HVAC)3.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center stack, integrated with HVAC unit under instrument panel
🔧 Hyundai GDS
⚠️ Heat pump system standard. Requires refrigerant recovery/recharge. Dual-zone climate control on Limited/Ultimate trims requires zone configuration.
Integrated Power Control Unit (IPCU)2.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Front motor compartment, mounted on top of the power electric system assembly between the two motor inverters
🔧 Hyundai GDS
⚠️ Controls both front and rear motor inverters, DC-DC converter, and high-voltage distribution. Requires high-voltage safety lockout procedures. VIN and immobilizer synchronization mandatory.
Motor Driven Power Steering Control Module (MDPS)2.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with steering column assembly below instrument panel
🔧 Hyundai GDS
⚠️ Steering angle sensor calibration mandatory after replacement. Module is integral to column; requires column removal.
Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU)1.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center console, mounted to tunnel structure below HVAC controls
🔧 Hyundai GDS
⚠️ Master controller for all EV systems including drive mode selection, regenerative braking, and power distribution. Immobilizer-linked; requires security authentication.
Audio Video Navigation Head Unit (AVN)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center stack, integrated touchscreen display
🔧 Hyundai GDS
⚠️ 12-inch display on Limited/Ultimate; 10.25-inch on SE/SEL. VIN and vehicle feature configuration required. Connected to CGW via Ethernet.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Wiper blades
Expected to maintain same specifications as current generation.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric 77kWh AWD and can vary by trim.
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