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.
- 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.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems and recalls by year
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.
- Electrical System992 (76%)
- Fuel System274 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain250 (19%)
- Engine177 (14%)
- Other119 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras78 (6%)
- Brakes61 (5%)
- Lane Departure32 (2%)
- Steering24 (2%)
- 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.