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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, about 6% of the 386 total complaints filed for the year. Six complaints involved crashes and three involved injuries. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
23
6% of 386
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report that in i-Pedal (one-pedal) mode, brake lights fail to illuminate during strong deceleration unless the driver's foot is completely off the accelerator pedal.
  • Several owners describe near rear-end collisions because trailing drivers had no visual warning that the Ioniq 5 was slowing down under regenerative braking.
  • Owners report the same missing brake-light behavior in the L2 and L3 regenerative braking levels, not just in i-Pedal mode.
  • One owner reported the vehicle failed to stop when shifted into reverse and then drive, despite braking, resulting in a crash and prior electrical/ICCU warning lights.
  • One owner reported the car continued rolling forward and did not stop even with i-Pedal engaged, leading to a collision with a child in the vehicle.

When 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2023, latest Jul 16, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month9Mar 2023Jul 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Feb 2026Jun 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Jul 2026; peak May 2023 (9).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Ioniq 5 model year

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

  1. 202225 (6%)
  2. 202323 (6%)
  3. 20249 (4%)
  4. 20254 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2023 Ioniq 5, which is 6% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ioniq 5 brake issue?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this brake complaint category.
What is the most common brake complaint on the 2023 Ioniq 5?
Most sample complaints describe brake lights failing to illuminate during regenerative braking or i-Pedal one-pedal driving, which owners say creates a rear-collision risk.
Did any 2023 Ioniq 5 brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 3 injuries linked to the 23 brake complaints for the 2023 Ioniq 5.
Is the brake complaint rate higher in 2023 than other Ioniq 5 model years?
The 2023 Ioniq 5 shares a 6% complaint rate with 2022, higher than 2024 (4%) and 2025 (1%), based on NHTSA data by model year.

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.