Ioniq 5 and 5 N need official software to replace rear pads safely. Hyundai defends the system, citing safety and secure service access. Right-to-repair advocates say it limits owners’ maintenance
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Ioniq 5 N owner says Hyundai’s software blocks brake pad changes. Access reportedly requires costly tools, a business login, and more. The story raises new concerns about Right to Repair
A teenage learner in Canada failed her driving test for not using the brakes. She was slapped down for using the brake-regen function to reduce speed. The driver was borrowing