Elevator Pitch

• Changing the brake pads on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N requires specialized computer access and professional credentials, making DIY maintenance nearly impossible.

Key Takeaways

• Electronic parking brakes require computer commands to retract, blocking traditional DIY brake service.
• Even with professional-grade tools, independent users need a security credential from NASTF to perform key service tasks.
• Right-to-repair laws are technically met, but practical barriers still lock out most owners from basic maintenance.

Most Memorable Quotes

• “No, a DIYer can not do their own brakes on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.”
• “Access to Bi-Directional Tests and Special Functions require Diagnostic Professional or Vehicle Security Professional credential from NASTF.”
• “A car repair task that has historically been totally DIY’able in a driveway is now relegated to shop-only because of technology. And that’s not good.”