Hyundai Ioniq 5 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,342 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, across 6 model years (2022–2027). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (407). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ioniq 5 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Ioniq 5: 407 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2023 Ioniq 5: 388 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2025 Ioniq 5: 297 complaints, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2027 Ioniq 5: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2026 Ioniq 5: 25 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2024 Ioniq 5: 224 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 994 | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 275 | 5 | 3 |
| Power Train problems | 251 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine problems | 117 | 5 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 80 | 5 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 70 | 5 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 5 | 12 |
| Lane Departure | 37 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2025: electrical system (226) · fuel/propulsion system (66) · power train (57)
- 2024: electrical system (177) · fuel/propulsion system (51)
- 2023: electrical system (273) · power train (72) · fuel/propulsion system (67)
- 2022: electrical system (307) · fuel/propulsion system (90) · power train (85)
All Hyundai Ioniq 5 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ioniq 5 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 | 25 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 | 297 | 9 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2024 Ioniq 5 | 224 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Ioniq 5 | 388 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Ioniq 5 | 407 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Ioniq 5 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (407), 2023 (388), 2025 (297). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Electrical System, with 994 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.