For approximately six months, I have been the proud owner of an Ioniq 5, an electric vehicle (EV). It recently came to my attention that there is an issue with the brake lights.
When the vehicle is operating in one-pedal driving or ‘i-Pedal’ mode, the brake lights do not illuminate until the car is nearly at a complete stop, even as the regenerative braking system slows the vehicle down.
This issue also occurs when driving the Ioniq 5 at different regenerative braking levels, although to a lesser extent since I often use the car’s traditional brakes at ‘Level 3.’ Nonetheless, the fact that the EV’s brake lights do not activate when the car is decelerating is a significant safety concern.
A quick search on Google reveals numerous complaints about this problem on platforms like Reddit, tech blogs such as Slashgear, and Consumer Reports.
Now, fast-forward a few weeks, and it appears that Hyundai is aiming to address the issue before safety regulators in the United States and Canada intervene. However, there is still a possibility of a formal recall, according to Consumer Reports.
A spokesperson from Hyundai informed Autoblog that the company plans to update the vehicles so that “Irrespective of the accelerator pedal input, the brake lights will now activate when the deceleration rate exceeds approximately 0.13 G[-force].”
Since the Ioniq 5 and other vehicles under the Hyundai umbrella cannot be updated remotely, owners will most likely need to take their cars to a dealer for the update.
However, there is a possibility that Kia may not offer an update as the company often operates independently from Hyundai when it comes to recalls and safety issues, as stated by Kelley Blue Book.
It is important to note that Hyundai Canada may handle this issue differently. For instance, it remains uncertain whether the automaker has widely released the ‘Battery Preconditioning’ update for the Ioniq 5, with some dealers claiming it is available while others state otherwise.
MobileSyrup has reached out to Hyundai Canada for further information.
According to Consumer Reports, the following vehicles are affected by the brake light issue:
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2022)
- Genesis GV60 (2023)
- Genesis Electrified GV70 (2023)
- Kia EV6 (2022)
- Kia Niro EV (2023)
Hopefully, Hyundai Canada will promptly address this issue. On a positive note, during my week of driving the Ioniq 6, I did not encounter this brake light problem.
Source: Consumer Reports, Autoblog
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Deepak Sen is a tech enthusiast who covers the latest technological innovations, from AI to consumer gadgets. His articles provide readers with a glimpse into the ever-evolving world of technology.
