2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, most often about electrical system. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
36
Recalls
3
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
3,206 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 21 of 36 complaints (58%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (5) and fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 3,206 mi.
  • Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has 3 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 3rd of 3 Hyundai Ioniq 6 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 5% fewer complaints than the 2024 model year (38).

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems by category

  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    21 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 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 system20
Unknown or other8
Power train5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Visibility/wiper3
Wheels2
Engine1
Service brakes1

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 complaints that list mileage.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 recalls (3)

  • Recall 26V218000Apr 6, 2026294,448 vehicles
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    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.

    Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

  • Recall 25V606000Sep 11, 202531,042 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:PORT

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

    Risk: A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 282. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

  • Recall 24V868000Nov 18, 2024145,642 vehicles
    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.

Recent 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 6, 2026MABrakesElectrical SystemEngine
    Shift-by-wire system completely locked up, the vehicle refused to power down, and potentially the brake pedal switch failed. The vehicle became unresponsive while I was in a parking garage. Thankfully this didn't happen on the road. After spending over an hour trying random "tricks" found online, I eventually managed to turn the car off and restart it. I still don't know how. Through my research, I discovered that I am far from the only owner experiencing this terrifying…
    NHTSA complaint #11769369 · source
  2. Filed Sep 29, 2026NYWheels & Tires
    Today I was driving on highway when all of a sudden the psi went from 22 to 0 on my back left tire. We pulled over and the tire came off the rim and somehow sliced the tire. I checked and there were no punctures and nothing in the tire. According to tow truck driver the back right tire is getting ready to do the same thing. This is the second time within a couple months I got a flat. I've never had issues with tires of this type on other vehicle The tow truck brought vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11767904 · source
  3. Filed Aug 28, 2026MNElectrical System
    Accelerator stopped working on the highway. Dash displayed an electrical system warning and speed dropped to a crawl. The hazard came from being on an interstate at night and the closing speed for everyone behind us. Fortunately we were by an exit and could drive in the shoulder at 25 mph to it. Vehicle was towed to Stew Hansen Hyundai in Clive, IA. 12-volt battery, ICU and high-voltage fuse were replaced. My VIN did not appear in NHTSA recall lookup results for this issue.
    NHTSA complaint #11760487 · source
  4. Filed Jun 10, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain
    NHTSA COMPLAINT — SHORT VERSION I am reporting a persistent, unresolved, safety-related steering defect in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (leased 10/12/2024). Beginning in September 2025 at approximately 15,412 miles, the vehicle exhibits: (1) uncontrolled steering wheel shifting left and right at highway speeds; (2) hard pulling to the left when accelerating or decelerating; and (3) the vehicle swaying or jerking within its lane without driver input. I described the issue to the…
    NHTSA complaint #11743352 · source
  5. Filed Jun 10, 2026NJElectrical System
    "While driving a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 at approximately 10,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure with no advance warning. The vehicle instantly experienced a total electrical shutdown while the car was on the ramp. The failure completely bypassed and disabled standard safety redundancies: the electronic parking brake/emergency brake system failed , and the 12-volt backup battery died instantly, making it…
    NHTSA complaint #11743155 · source
  6. Filed May 19, 2026CAOther / Unknown
    Driving car at low rate of speed when ICCU unit blew. The car threw a check Electrical system and then went into limp not traveling over 35 mph. In a mile car gave another warning to pull over and stop driving. car was towed to Hyundai dealer
    NHTSA complaint #11738918 · source
  7. Filed May 1, 2026300 miMATowedElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. The contact stated that while reversing out of the garage, the vehicle suddenly stalled, with the message "12-Volt System Deactivated" displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the computer control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the computer control module failure was caused by using a faulty phone charger inside the vehicle. The computer…
    NHTSA complaint #11735041 · source
  8. Filed Apr 24, 2026WAElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control
    I was driving at 60mph. I heard a sudden pop that felt like it came from behind me / under the car. While I glanced to see if I ran over something (I did not), the car suddenly felt like it was about to stall. It was slowing down quickly and dramatically. My safety was in danger as I quickly dropped speeds in heavy traffic on a freeway without warning. I was able to maintain control, and I turned my hazards on. I noticed that I was maintaining speed around 35-40 mph (no…
    NHTSA complaint #11733569 · 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