Hyundai Ioniq 6 Problems by Year

We compared every Hyundai Ioniq 6 model year from 2023–2025 using 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 6 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2025, which drew far more complaints than other Ioniq 6 years at the same age.

3model years
131complaints
6recalls
2025worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

202320242025563837
Owner complaints per model year, Hyundai Ioniq 6. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2025372.3×3ElectricalAvoid
202438—5ElectricalLimited data
202356—5ElectricalLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Ioniq 6 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems

  • 7658%
  • Other / not specified
    2519%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2023
    1814%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2023
    1411%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    129%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2024
    118%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2023
    97%
  • Brakesworst: 2024
    54%
  • Steeringworst: 2024
    43%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2025
    32%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2025
    32%
  • Body & structureworst: 2023
    22%
  • Lightsworst: 2023
    11%
  • Seatsworst: 2023
    11%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2024
    11%
  • Suspensionworst: 2024
    11%

Latest Hyundai Ioniq 6 recalls

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 26V-218 · Apr 6, 2026 · 294,448 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Port

NHTSA recall 25V-606 · Sep 11, 2025 · 31,042 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

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.

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 24V-283 · Apr 19, 2024 · 2 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 IONIQ 6 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 259.

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.

All 6 Hyundai Ioniq 6 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 should you avoid?

2025 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Ioniq 6 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2025.

What are the most common Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (76), transmission & drivetrain (18) and fuel & propulsion system (14). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.

How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq 6 had?

6 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Hyundai Ioniq 6 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.