r/Ioniq9

>A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

>NHTSA ID Number: 26V252000

>Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

>Components STRUCTURE

>Potential Number of Units Affected: 108046

>Summary

>Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

>Remedy

>MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

Credit: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

This 1:38-scale diecast car model finally arrived from South Korea. At the time I ordered, I only saw black available, but it seems white and metallic grey are also available now. Total cost from the US is $30-40. There have been a handful of 1:18 scale models appearing, but the sellers are asking $500-700, which seems wild to me.

Original post on what exactly is the Trailer Preparation Package.
Update post on it
6 months after taking delivery of my Ioniq 9 Preferred AWD+ (Canadian exclusive model/trim) I have a fully functioning trailer hitch and 7 pin wiring harness.

To recap: The trim I ordered didn't have the "Trailer Preparation Package" as a feature on the spec sheet. It took 6 months for Hyundai Canada to figure out what that means. Again, there are only 4 of this model/trim in existence according to Hyundai Canada so not complete shocker at how long it took to resolve.

I finally got it installed last week. I was not charged for this and I'm not complaining. I was not informed what the actual part number is, just that it's the "pre-wiring harness" for towing. It was two days of work, that required the removal of most of the inside of the car to install (seats and floor).