2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, most often about electrical system. There are 4 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 387
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 12
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 6
- Median mileage
- 15,500 mi at time of problem
Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Key facts
- Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 272 of 387 complaints (70%).
- Transmission & Drivetrain (72) and fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion (68) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 15,500 mi.
- Owners reported 12 crashes, 3 fires and 6 injuries.
- The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 4 recalls on file.
- NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 5 Hyundai Ioniq 5 model years we track.
- That is 5% fewer complaints than the 2022 model year (407).
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems by category
- Electrical System · 5 crashes272 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain · 2 crashes72 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 2 crashes68 complaints
- Other / Unknown · 1 crash44 complaints
- 37 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 7 crashes29 complaints
- Brakes · 7 crashes24 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 3 crashes18 complaints
- Wheels & Tires10 complaints
- Lighting8 complaints
- Body & Structure · 1 crash4 complaints
- Steering4 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers4 complaints
- Suspension3 complaints
- Airbags · 1 crash3 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 272 |
| Power train | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 67 |
| Unknown or other | 44 |
| Engine | 37 |
| Service brakes | 24 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 11 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls (4)
- 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.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 272 (Hyundai) and 025G (Genesis). This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-204. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-204 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 257/021G.
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles. The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H), 017G(G).
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of Motive Power
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. This investigation found that the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be subject to various conditions such as overcurrent, overvoltage induced at the end of charging, and certain thermal loading during operation that can damage its internal components and open the I…
NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV RWD | Not Rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Not Rated |
Recent 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Sep 28, 2026CACrash2 injuredTowedBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
Vehicle was involved in a double fatal. After viewing of dashcam video I suspect a malfunction of the vehicle may have occurred. The video appears to show the vehicle continuously accelerating despite the sound of what may be the driver attempting to repeatedly mash on the brakes. EDR records do not coincide with the dashcam video.
NHTSA complaint #11767563 · source - Filed Aug 12, 20264,000 miMNElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and parked. Moments later, the vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle drove normally. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred on several occasions, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer each time, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
NHTSA complaint #11756423 · source - Filed Aug 5, 2026CAFireFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
We are reporting a suspected thermal runaway incident involving our recently purchased used 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and have significant concerns regarding the vehicle's safety. **Vehicle Information** * Purchased XXX, 36,662 miles * Clean inspection and no accidents per Carfax **Incident Timeline – XXX** Between 6:00 and 6:30 PM, while traveling northbound on [XXX] just past the [XXX] exit in [XXX], the vehicle struck a white piece of road debris that appeared flat, similar to…
NHTSA complaint #11755141 · source - Filed Jul 23, 2026CAElectrical System
The ICCU malfunctioned. Safety impaired because it likely impacted the ADAS, which concurrently failed. Yes, the problem has been inspected and confirmed by a dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11752509 · source - Filed Jul 20, 2026MNAirbags
There is a yellow air bag (SRS) safety restraint critical wire harness underneath the seats and it's loose and hanging down touching the floor with lots of slack, very easy for a water bottle or any object to roll under there and pull it loose, which would disable a critical passenger safety system. This issue is reported by many drivers including myself, photos attached are from multiple people's experiences with this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11751523 · source - Filed Jul 16, 2026GABrakes
The vehicle repeatedly displays a "Stop Vehicle and Check Brake System" warning together with an ABS warning, accompanied by a loss of normal braking response. On XXX, while driving at approximately 60 mph on I-85 northbound near Exit XXX in [XXX], the warnings appeared and the brakes did not respond normally. I was maintaining a substantial following distance, and the braking system restored itself before I reached the point of needing to brake hard, so no crash or injury…
NHTSA complaint #11750932 · source - Filed Jul 9, 202647,000 miNCElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving at higher speeds occasionally, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The "Smart Smooth Cruise Control Conditions Not Met" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle as a temporary fix; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an unknown electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired; however,…
NHTSA complaint #11749330 · source - Filed Jul 5, 2026FLBody & StructureOther / Unknown
Rear hatch window spontaneously shattered for no apparent reason. Car was parked in a Florida parking lot, no use of rear hatch and no use of rear defroster. I understand there is a potential class action lawsuit for the Ioniq 5 model years 2022-2025 for this problem.
NHTSA complaint #11748404 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology