2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 Ioniq 6 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among 3 model years with data. Electrical System issues dominate at 61% of complaints, with 5 recalls filed, but no crashes, fires, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 121
- 130 city / 111 hwy
Top 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System34 (61%)
- Other9 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (14%)
- Engine7 (13%)
- Fuel System6 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (4%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
What owners report
- Charging systems overheat or stop working during Level 2 home charging, sometimes within about twenty minutes of starting.
- Onboard AC charger overheats during charging, which owners describe as a possible fire hazard.
- Vehicle unexpectedly limits speed to as low as 20 mph on the road with a dashboard 'Limit' warning message.
- Headlights leave dark spots ahead of the car and fail to properly illuminate the sides during turns, reducing visibility at night.
- Phantom braking events occur with no cars or obstacles nearby, including one at highway speed near 75 mph that triggered automatic emergency braking down to around 25 mph.
- Back-up camera image becomes distorted when brake lights interfere with the camera optics while reversing.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V218000Apr 6, 2026Seat Belts294,448 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V606000Sep 11, 2025Electrical System31,042 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:port
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.
Risk: A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 282. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
- 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.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 130 MPG
- Highway
- 111 MPG
- Combined
- 121 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $650
- 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.
2023 compared with other Ioniq 6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 56 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2023 Ioniq 6, with a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 2nd worst of 3 model years with data. Electrical System problems make up 61% of complaints, though no crashes, fires, or deaths were reported.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 34 of 56 complaints (61%), with a median mileage at failure of 13,250 miles.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Ioniq 6, covering seat belt anchors, a charging port door panel, and the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), along with a rear inner driveshaft recall.
- How does the 2023 Ioniq 6 compare to other model years?
- The 2023 model has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 2nd worst of 3 years with data. The 2024 model has an index of 0 with 38 complaints, while the 2025 model has an index of 100 with 34 complaints.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Ioniq 6 at 121 MPG combined (130 city / 111 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $650.