Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 2.1× | 2 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2025 | 299 | 2.6× | 9 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2024 | 226 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 388 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2022 | 407 | — | 3 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Ioniq 5 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems
Latest Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge.
Suspension › Critical fasteners
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026.
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 should you avoid?
2025 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Ioniq 5 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2025.
What are the most common Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (999), fuel & propulsion system (276) and transmission & drivetrain (251). Electrical complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq 5 had?
15 recalls across 2022–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.