YearToAvoid

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 297 complaints, and 9 recall campaigns. The 2024 model year is the best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 222 complaints. The 2023 model year gets a Caution rating.

Avoid 2025Best 2024

Model years
4
2022–2025
NHTSA complaints
1,310
Recall campaigns
14
Crashes reported
26
Fires reported
4
Top problem area
Electrical System

Ioniq 5 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2022Good33405713Electrical System1105★
2023Caution673861134Electrical System—5★
2024Best0222503Electrical System1105★
2025Avoid100297309Electrical System98—

Ioniq 5 years to avoid: what went wrong

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Index 100 · 297 complaints · 9 recalls

The 2025 Ioniq 5 has the highest complaint index (100) of all four model years and carries 9 recall campaigns, the most in the lineup. Electrical System issues dominate, making up 76% of complaints (226 reports), with a median mileage at failure of 8,000 miles. Owners report 12V battery drain problems, high-voltage traction battery failures leaving the car stuck in neutral, false forward-collision warnings, and a suspension fastener recall covering rear suspension bolts that can loosen and detach. Fuel System (22%) and Transmission & Powertrain (19%) complaints also appear. Compared to other Ioniq 5 years, 2025 stands out as the one with the most reported problems and recall activity.

2025 electrical system problems →2025 fuel system problems →2025 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Electrical System992 (76%)
  2. Fuel System274 (21%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain250 (19%)
  4. Engine177 (14%)
  5. Other119 (9%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras78 (6%)
  7. Brakes61 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure32 (2%)
  9. Steering24 (2%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Ioniq 5 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100 and 9 recall campaigns, the highest of any model year.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the best year based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of 0 and 222 total complaints, the lowest reported issue rate in the lineup.
Is the 2023 Ioniq 5 reliable?
The 2023 Ioniq 5 carries a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 67 and 386 complaints, including 11 crashes and 3 fires reported to NHTSA.
What is the biggest problem area for the Ioniq 5?
Across all model years, the Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 992 complaints, or 76% of all reports filed with NHTSA.
Does the 2025 Ioniq 5 have a recall?
Yes, the 2025 Ioniq 5 has 9 recall campaigns, including one for rear suspension fasteners that can loosen and detach, and one for a high-voltage battery bus bar that can short-circuit.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.