2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 298 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
298
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (9)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software
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…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
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,…
🔧 Suspension: Critical Fasteners
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
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….
🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
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…
🔧 Suspension: Critical Fasteners
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,…
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Most Common Problems — 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Based on 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Is the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has 9 recall campaigns and 298 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 have?
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 safe to buy?
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai IONIQ 5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 are: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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