2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 Ioniq 5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 3rd out of 4 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other years. NHTSA lists 405 complaints, 3 recalls, 7 crashes and 1 fire for this year.
- Complaints
- 405
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 110
- 127 city / 94 hwy
Top 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System314 (78%)
- Fuel System89 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain84 (21%)
- Engine61 (15%)
- Other32 (8%)
- Brakes25 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (5%)
- Steering11 (3%)
- Lane Departure4 (1%)
- Structure & Body4 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report brake pedal failing to slow the vehicle at highway speed, resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Some vehicles rolled away unattended after the parking brake or shifter control unit failed to hold the vehicle, in one case crashing into a wall.
- Forward collision warning and automatic braking reportedly failed to activate during a low-speed rear-end collision.
- One owner described the car accelerating on its own while coasting into a parking space, with no dashboard warnings or automatic braking engaging before hitting a curb.
- Multiple owners found the plastic cover on the DC fast-charging pin dislodged or missing, exposing the charging pin.
- Owners describe a clicking noise from the rear wheel area along with a slippery brake feel during the transition between regenerative and traditional braking.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V868000Nov 18, 2024Electrical System145,642 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 24V204000Mar 15, 2024Electrical System99,055 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 22V324000May 11, 2022Brakes10,729 vehicles
Parking brake:electrical:control module:software
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.
Risk: Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 127 MPG
- Highway
- 94 MPG
- Combined
- 110 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Ioniq 5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Ioniq 5 carries a Complaint Index of 33 and a "Good" verdict, ranking 3rd best among the 4 model years with data.
- What problems does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?
- NHTSA data shows 405 complaints, with the Electrical System making up 78% of them (314 complaints), followed by Fuel System (22%) and Transmission & Powertrain (21%). The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints was 21,500 miles.
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Ioniq 5, covering the Integrated Charging Control Unit (campaigns 24V868000 and 24V204000) and a Shifter Control Unit software error that could allow the vehicle to roll away (campaign 22V324000).
- How does the 2022 Ioniq 5 compare to other model years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 33 is lower than the 2023 (67, Caution) and 2025 (100, Avoid) model years, but higher than the 2024 model year, which scored 0 and is rated Best.