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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 61 Engine-area complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 15% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners report sudden loss of power, unexpected stalling, and shutdowns at highway speed, with a median mileage at failure of 65,000. No related recall is listed for this component category.

Engine complaints
61
15% of 405
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving, sometimes with the car unable to resume speed on the highway.
  • Vehicle slows abruptly and displays warning messages about the electrical system or power supply before losing power.
  • Loud pop noise followed by rapid speed loss, dropping from highway speed down to a crawl.
  • Accelerator becomes unresponsive for a short period, then resumes working after the vehicle is turned off and restarted.
  • Reduced acceleration in Eco drive mode reported after a recall-related repair was performed.

When 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2022, latest Sep 5, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 engine complaints: complaints filed per month8Jul 2022May 2023Oct 2023Mar 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2023 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ioniq 5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202261 (15%)
  2. 202352 (13%)
  3. 202428 (13%)
  4. 202536 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?
NHTSA lists 61 Engine-area complaints for the 2022 Ioniq 5, which is 15% of the 405 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ioniq 5 engine problems?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Engine component category on the 2022 Ioniq 5.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2022 Ioniq 5?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 65,000 miles.
Do the 2022 Ioniq 5 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 2 crashes and 1 fire, with 0 injuries reported.
Is the 2022 Ioniq 5 worse than other model years for this issue?
Its 15% share of complaints for this area is higher than the 2023 (13%), 2024 (13%), and 2025 (12%) model years.

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.