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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 sits mid-pack among Ioniq 5 years: 427 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 427, with 9 recalls and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 48% of all reports (205 of 427), far ahead of fuel system at 59.

427

NHTSA complaints

9

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Ioniq 5 years?

Ioniq 5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted650 complaints2022: 650 complaints2023: 610 complaints2024: 339 complaints2025: 427 complaints2026: 29 complaints
Ioniq 5 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System20548%
Fuel System5914%
Transmission5312%
Driver Assistance4611%
Other194%
Engine174%
Speed Control123%
Steering41%
Airbags31%
Body & Structure31%
Seat Belts20%
Brakes20%
Tires & Wheels10%
Visibility & Wipers10%

Does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have recalls?

9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V314000SuspensionMay 18, 2026 · 172 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

26V068000Electrical SystemFebruary 5, 2026 · 27 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

25V797000Seat BeltsNovember 17, 2025 · 1,535 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

Consequence

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 287. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.

25V605000SuspensionSeptember 11, 2025 · 8 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles. Certain rear suspension alignment adjustment bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the adjustment bolts, align the wheels, and replace tires if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 284. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

25V482000Electrical SystemJuly 23, 2025 · 10 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 280.

25V373000LightingJune 3, 2025 · 10,409 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles. The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will mail owners a corrected label with inspection and installation instructions. Owners may bring their vehicle to a dealer for the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 279.

25V235000BrakesApril 10, 2025 · 1,589 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged.

Consequence

Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 277.

25V064000AirbagsFebruary 6, 2025 · 33 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.

Consequence

A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 274.

25V065000BrakesFebruary 6, 2025 · 1,587 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated.

Consequence

Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

Battery warning light went on as I left my house. Since this is an EV, naturally became concerned. Car was towed to Heritage Hyundai, Towson Md and I was later informed by the technician the ICCU went bad and this was a common problem for the Hyundai/Kia EVs which Hyundai/Kia have not fixed. The…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 24, 2026

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed after just 7400 miles on 2-6-2026. The vehicle would not drive faster than 25 miles per hour and had to be towed to the dealership for repair, where it took approximately one month to be returned to me. There was a "Check electric vehicle system"…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 6, 2026

While attempting to leave home, the 'Check Electrical System' warning came on. The vehicle entered a 'safe mode' and was unable to accelerate. The car was towed, and the dealer confirmed a complete failure of the ICCU and associated fuse (DTC P1A9096). This is a known issue (Recall 24V-204) and…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 26, 2026

In-Cabin Camera Unit Replacement - The in- cabin camera unit needs replacement due to a communication failure with the ICC module. Technicians confirmed proper power, ground, and CAN system continuity to the module but encountered a persistent 'ROM ID check failed' error. Replacing the unit can…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 9, 2026

Our 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been sitting unrepaired for almost five months due to a complete lack of availability of an essential replacement part (front bumper lower molding part number 86569PI000). The car was involved in a minor collision on [XXX], and although no one was hurt and the airbags…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 18, 2025 · crash

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — common questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Ioniq 5: 427 NHTSA complaints, 9 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2025 Ioniq 5 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (205 complaints), fuel system (59 complaints), transmission (53 complaints).

Does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Ioniq 5 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ioniq 5 years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest record among Ioniq 5 years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.