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#BS-2025-HYUION-B6422025 Hyundai Ioniq 5Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 483 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 483 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 11.0x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
228 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (228 reports).
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, with 228 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, with 57 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is ac / heater.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
483
Class avg
44
11.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 483 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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