2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 Ioniq 5 years
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ranks worst of the 4 model years with a Complaint Index of 100, 297 complaints, and 9 recalls. Electrical System issues make up 76% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles, making this year one to avoid relative to other Ioniq 5 years.
- Complaints
- 297
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 98
- 108 city / 88 hwy
Top 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System226 (76%)
- Fuel System66 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain57 (19%)
- Engine36 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (8%)
- Other24 (8%)
- Lane Departure17 (6%)
- Steering5 (2%)
- Brakes4 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (1%)
What owners report
- 12-volt battery repeatedly drains and dies, requiring multiple dealer visits and part replacements.
- High-voltage traction battery fails unexpectedly at low mileage, leaving the vehicle stuck in neutral with no warning lights.
- Battery Management System error appears after charging stalls at 81%, with dealers confirming a faulty cell requiring battery replacement.
- Driver Attention Warning system triggers false alerts constantly, even when the driver is looking at the road, and gets worse with sunglasses or strong sunlight.
- EV Battery Electronic Coolant Pump failure at low mileage triggers dashboard warnings and loss of A/C cooling.
- A power surge while parking caused the vehicle to cross curbs and hit a tree, with the driver airbag failing to deploy.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V314000May 18, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires172 vehicles
Suspension:critical fasteners
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V068000Feb 5, 2026Electrical System27 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V797000Nov 17, 2025Seat Belts1,535 vehicles
Seat belts:front:retractor
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 287. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 108 MPG
- Highway
- 88 MPG
- Combined
- 98 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 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.
2025 compared with other Ioniq 5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Ioniq 5 has the highest Complaint Index (100) among the 4 model years with data, ranking worst overall with 297 complaints and 9 recalls.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2025 Ioniq 5?
- The Electrical System accounts for 76% of complaints (226 of 297), with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles.
- Does the 2025 Ioniq 5 have a battery recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 25V482000 and 26V068000 for an improperly tightened bus bar in the high voltage battery system that can cause a short-circuit; one of these recalls advises owners to park outside away from structures.
- How does the 2025 Ioniq 5 compare to other years?
- The 2024 Ioniq 5 has a Complaint Index of 0 and is rated Best, the 2022 has an index of 33 (Good), and the 2023 has an index of 67 (Caution), all lower than the 2025's index of 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ioniq 5?
- EPA rates the 2025 Ioniq 5 at 98 MPG combined (108 city / 88 highway) with an annual fuel cost of $800.