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Two Proactive Recalls
for My Ioniq 5

Mark D Larsen
August 5, 2024

I have to hand it to Hyundai for being so proactive in fixing potential problems with its EVs. Rather than wait for numerous complaints to pile up, when a few instances arise, they generate a Technical Service Bulletin to inspect and fix any and all models that might be affected. I already reported one such recall just two months after taking delivery, and recently I received notice of two more recalls that Hyundai wanted to perform.
The first one was announced in May, and had to do with possible sealant leakage from the canister in the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) that Hyundai includes with its cars. Apparently some owners had found that pressure inside the canister could cause the sealant to seep out, perhaps because of extreme changes in temperature or elevation. I had not experienced that problem in my TMK, but Hyundai wanted to put a new connector with tighter caps on it to prevent the problem from ever happening in the future. Fine by me!
Hyundai issued the second recall just last month. It was to install an update for its Vehicle Charging Management System (VCMS) software. Apparently there have been instances in extreme hot temperatures when charging will shut down because the port becomes overheated. The software logic in the update will monitor such instances and, if need be, will slow down the charging speed to avoid such overheating. Again, I have never noticed such a problem in my Ioniq 5, but with the climate crisis growing exponentially worse, there is a possibility that it perhaps could happen someday without this software update.
I set an appointment with Findlay Hyundai to have the service technicians perform these recalls a couple of weeks ago. They installed the VCMS update without any problem, but found that they didn’t have any TMK replacement connectors in stock, thus had to order one, and would have me come back to install it. Today that part came in, and I returned to the dealership to have them swap the connectors. Below is the usual “album” of getting this work done.

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Here is the Technical Service Bulletin about the VCMS software update.

This is the Technical Service Bulletin to replace the TMK connector.

Here I have arrived at the Service entrance two weeks ago.

I noticed that there was a new Ioniq 6 on the lot, but my Ioniq 5's twin had since been sold. Kudos to its new owner!

I took this brief movie as they pulled my Ioniq 5 around the back to install the VCMS software update.

While waiting inside the dealership, I saw this notification that they would be moving to a new location in Washington in the fall. I hope they are building the new site with some DCFC units for Hyundai's EVs, as this one only has one Level 2 EVSE on the front of the building, visible in the photo at the top of the page.

I also saw this huge mural on one wall inside. I was intrigued that it displayed a typically congested urban setting, like in New York City, but without identifying any known brands, just products. Even the cars depicted didn't seem to be recognizable as Hyundai models.

As for the TMK recall, this is a photo that I took of my kit.

Here you can see it with the case opened. The cylindrical canister is on the left.

This shows the original yellow connector on the top.

Here is a photo looking down at that connector.

I took this photo today of the canister with its new connector.

As you can see, it now has tighter caps on both ends to prevent the sealant from leaking.

And here is my invoice for the two recalls. As you can see, having this service performed cost me zero, zip, zilch, nada.

I am delighted that Hyundai is so supportive of its customers when it comes to service. In fact, as my odometer gets closer to 8,000 miles, I will need to return to the dealership to have them perform the first scheduled maintenance, which is also covered for free for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. No complaints from me!

Here is the Technical Service Bulletin about the VCMS software update.	This is the Technical Service Bulletin to replace the TMK connector.
Here I have arrived at the Service entrance two weeks ago.	I noticed that there was a new Ioniq 6 on the lot, but my Ioniq 5's twin had since been sold. Kudos to its new owner!
I took this brief movie as they pulled my Ioniq 5 around the back to install the VCMS software update.
While waiting inside the dealership, I saw this notification that they would be moving to a new location in Washington in the fall. I hope they are building the new site with some DCFC units for Hyundai's EVs, as this one only has one Level 2 EVSE on the front of the building, visible in the photo at the top of the page.	I also saw this huge mural on one wall inside. I was intrigued that it displayed a typically congested urban setting, like in New York City, but without identifying any known brands, just products. Even the cars depicted didn't seem to be recognizable as Hyundai models.
As for the TMK recall, this is a photo that I took of my kit.	Here you can see it with the case opened. The cylindrical canister is on the left.
This shows the original yellow connector on the top.	Here is a photo looking down at that connector.
I took this photo today of the canister with its new connector.	As you can see, it now has tighter caps on both ends to prevent the sealant from leaking.
And here is my invoice for the two recalls. As you can see, having this service performed cost me zero, zip, zilch, nada.