Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 1,340 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2022–2026). The 2023 Ioniq 5 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 1,340
- Recalls
- 15
- Model years
- 5
- Worst year
- 2023
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Hyundai Ioniq 5 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 387 complaints, 12 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System
- 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 407 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 297 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
- 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 224 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 25 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (407 complaints).
Every Hyundai Ioniq 5 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ioniq 5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 | 297 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Ioniq 5 | 224 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Ioniq 5 | 387 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2022 Ioniq 5 | 407 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Electrical System |
Most common Hyundai Ioniq 5 problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System993 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion276 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain251 complaints
- Engine116 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech95 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control70 complaints
- Brakes64 complaints
- Steering26 complaints
- Lighting21 complaints
- Wheels & Tires20 complaints
Complaint trend
Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology