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Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliability & recalls

NHTSA data · verified Jul 12, 2026 · How to read this →

Complaints 1,299 ≈260/model-year · tracked-EV median 62 unverified consumer reports
Investigations None open no open NHTSA investigations

Recall history

Most recent first. Every campaign below has a remedy on file with NHTSA. Expand a row for what NHTSA says and how it's fixed.

Jul 2, 2026 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery Battery & high-voltage Park Outside advisory Remedy available

6 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy (NHTSA): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V432000 ↗
May 18, 2026 Suspension / Critical Fasteners Other equipment & body Remedy available

172 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V314000 ↗
Feb 5, 2026 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery Battery & high-voltage Remedy available

27 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V068000 ↗
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Jan 26, 2026 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/panel Other equipment & body OTA update

41,651 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Remedy (NHTSA): The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V047000 ↗
Nov 17, 2025 Seat Belts / Front / Retractor Airbags & seat belts Remedy available

1,535 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V797000 ↗
Sep 11, 2025 Suspension / Critical Fasteners Other equipment & body Remedy available

8 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V605000 ↗
Jul 23, 2025 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery Battery & high-voltage Park Outside advisory Remedy available

10 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V482000 ↗
Jun 3, 2025 Exterior Lighting / Headlights Other equipment & body Remedy available

10,409 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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."

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V373000 ↗
Apr 10, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module / Software Brakes OTA update

1,589 vehicles · Prompted by a NHTSA investigation

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V235000 ↗
Feb 6, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module / Software Brakes Remedy available

1,587 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V065000 ↗
Feb 6, 2025 Air Bags / Side/window Airbags & seat belts Remedy available

33 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V064000 ↗
Nov 18, 2024 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Charging / Module / Software Charging system Remedy available

145,642 vehicles · Prompted by a NHTSA investigation

The issue (NHTSA): 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V868000 ↗
Mar 15, 2024 Electrical System / 12V/24V/48V Battery Battery & high-voltage Remedy available

99,055 vehicles · Prompted by a NHTSA investigation

The issue (NHTSA): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 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.

Remedy (NHTSA): This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V-868. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. 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 April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 257/021G.

NHTSA campaign 24V204000 ↗
Feb 1, 2024 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft Drivetrain & motor Remedy available

1,165 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles. The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

Remedy (NHTSA): Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H), 017G(G).

NHTSA campaign 24V065000 ↗
May 11, 2022 Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software Brakes Remedy available

10,729 vehicles · Initiated by Hyundai

The issue (NHTSA): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

Remedy (NHTSA): Drivers are recommended to use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) when parking their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 228.

NHTSA campaign 22V324000 ↗

What owners report

The top complaint categories owners submitted to NHTSA, by count. Bars show each category's size relative to this model's largest category.

Charging system 872 · 67%
Drivetrain & motor 488 · 38%
Battery & high-voltage 406 · 31%
Software 173 · 13%
Other equipment & body 113 · 9%

Complaints are unverified consumer reports, not confirmed defects. One complaint can span multiple categories, so percentages are of the 1,299 total and may add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by model year

2022 399 most reported
2023 379
2024 215
2025 289
2026 17

Raw counts — older model years have had more time on the road to accumulate reports. These are unverified consumer reports.

What this means

Every mainstream EV on the road carries recalls on its NHTSA file — a recall is the system working: a known issue gets documented and, almost always, fixed for free.

What actually matters is whether the remedies have shipped and whether NHTSA still has open questions. For the Hyundai Ioniq 5, all 15 recalls on file have a remedy available, and no NHTSA investigations are currently open.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?

"Reliability" is measured differently by different sources, and NHTSA doesn't publish a reliability score. What its public file — the basis for this page — shows for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 15 recalls, all with a remedy available, no open investigations, and 1,299 owner-submitted complaints — which are unverified reports, not confirmed defects. For predicted-reliability and owner-satisfaction verdicts, Consumer Reports and J.D. Power run large owner-survey panels; check their model pages for those ratings.

Does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. All of them have a remedy available. The most recent was filed Jul 2, 2026 and involved Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery. A recall is how a known issue gets fixed — usually free of charge — so the presence of recalls isn't the same as an unresolved problem.

Does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 have battery problems?

NHTSA's file lists 4 recalls classified to the battery / high-voltage group and 406 owner complaints (unverified consumer reports) that touch the battery. One or more of those recalls carried a park-outside advisory while owners waited for the remedy — a precaution, not a confirmed fault in every vehicle. Owner complaints are unverified and one complaint can span more than one category, so treat the count as a signal of what owners raise, not a defect rate.