2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electrical Problems

307 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to NHTSA — 75% of all 407 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 22,000 miles. That ranks #1 of 5 Ioniq 5 model years for electrical complaints (a typical year has 227). 2 related recalls have been issued.

307complaints
22ktypical miles
2related recalls
3crashes
1fires
1injuries

Which parts fail

  • 12V/24V/48V battery
    5
  • Propulsion system › Charging › Port
    2
  • Integrated trailer brake control
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Accessory
    1
  • Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Accessory
    1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    1056%
  • 25k–50k
    422%
  • 50k–75k
    211%
  • 75k–100k
    00%
  • 100k–150k
    211%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated while driving at 80 MPH and approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed however the brakes failed to respond. The contact engaged the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle but the vehicle would not stop causing the vehicle to rear-ended the vehicle in front of him and causing that vehicle to lose control and hit another vehicle. The contact was not injured and he was unsure if anyone else was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,200.

Integrated trailer brake control · 11,000 miles · Apr 2022 · crash

The contact's father owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that as her father attempted to place the vehicle into reverse(R) while in park(P), the gear shifter failed to operate as needed. As her father exited the vehicle with the gear shifter in the park(P)position, the vehicle accelerated on its own into his garage. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's father was not injured and a police report was not filed. The garage door and pillar were damaged, as well as, the vehicle's driver-side door. The vehicle was initially towed to the dealer where the vehicle was inspected for the failure. The inspection found no defect with the vehicle and claimed that the failure was a result of human error. The dealer then drove the vehicle to a nearby independent collision center where the vehicle was repaired. …

0 miles · Apr 2022 · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that the pedestrian warning system was inoperable while reversing. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery was 92 percent charged; however, while driving 30-40 MPH, the message "Electric Power Failure" was displayed. The contact turned off the heater and the radio and continued driving. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the message "Electric Power Failure - Stop Immediately" was displayed and several alarms sounded. The contact notified the dealer and was informed to drive the vehicle to the residence and the vehicle would be picked up. The contact stated that while driving to the residence, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill. The contact became aware that the vehicle had lost electrical power. …

10,000 miles · Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Check Electrical System Immediately" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the contact's minor children were inside the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed ICCU and fuse. The contact was informed that the ICCU and fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts for the repair were on back order. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000 (Electrical System); in February 2025. The contact stated that only the software update was performed. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. …

120,000 miles · Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V204000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the battery was completely drained, and the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently however, the failure had become persistent. Additionally, the battery warning light was illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact purchased several jumper cables. The vehicle was scheduled for a service appointment within several weeks. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. …

18,000 miles · Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to charge the 12 Volt battery. The contact stated that the 12 Volt battery was recharged; however, the failure recurred while driving 40 MPH a week later. A message advising to pull over immediately was displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. Towing services assisted the contact in recharging the 12 Volt battery, and the contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the earliest availability for diagnostic testing and the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V204000 (Electrical System) was in 8 days. …

26,000 miles · Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that the electrical charger was overheating, and the 12-volt battery was draining without warning. The contact stated that while charging the vehicle, the contact heard an explosion. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the message "Stop Driving Immediately - Return to Dealer"; the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The contact stated that on one occasion after turning off the vehicle, the battery remained active for 3 days, causing the battery to become drained. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump, the EV battery, the charge point, the inside batteries, the sensors, the navigation system, were faulty and needed to be replaced. …

12V/24V/48V battery · 65,000 miles · Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000 (Electrical System); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring shortly afterwards. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle was rattling abnormally. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that all four tires needed to be replaced. The four tires were replaced. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the instrument panel abnormally illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the vehicle was originally purchased. The vehicle was later towed back to the same local dealer and diagnosed with a leak that contaminated the rear inverter. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs and the warranty being invalid. …

132,000 miles · Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated while driving in rain or snow the rear windshield failed to be cleaned. The contact stated that the failure was a dangerous while driving at night while the headlights from vehicles behind caused the rear windshield to become opaque. The contact questioned a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was designed that way and that the windshield needed to be cleaned manually. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power while driving at approximately 60 MPH with the cruise control activated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over, stopped, restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle functioned as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred once. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. …

22,000 miles · Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power with the message 12-Volt battery low. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000 (Electrical System) and 24V204000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that approximately three weeks later while the vehicle was parked, the message 12-Volt battery low was displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled three weeks in advance. After driving the vehicle to the residence and the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The battery was recharged for 15 minutes, and the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 4,000.

4,000 miles · Mar 2025

Related recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-868 · Nov 18, 2024 · 145,642 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

NHTSA recall 24V-204 · Mar 15, 2024 · 99,055 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V-868. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary.

NHTSA investigations

Loss of Motive Power

NHTSA investigation PE23011 · opened Jun 8, 2023 · closed Apr 17, 2024 · led to recall 24V-204

On June 8, 2023, the Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) opened PE23011 to investigate allegations of loss of motor power on model year (MY) 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles. Some consumers reported loss of motor power immediately after a warning lamp illumination or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion.

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

Electrical complaints in other Ioniq 5 years

2022202320242025202630727317922713
Electrical complaints per model year, Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

NHTSA has 307 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 75% of the model year's 407 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (5 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-868 (software, Nov 18, 2024); NHTSA recall 24V-204 (12v/24v/48v battery, Mar 15, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles, and 56% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 3 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

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.