2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Ioniq 6 has 56 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd-worst of 3 model years. Electrical System problems dominate at 61% of complaints, and the year carries 5 recall campaigns including one for the ICCU charging unit.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #2 of 3 Ioniq 6 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 56
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 121
- 130 city / 111 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Onboard AC chargers reportedly overheat during Level 2 home charging, sometimes cutting the charge session short after about twenty minutes.
- Owners describe the car unexpectedly limiting speed to 20 mph with a dashboard message, even while pressing the accelerator.
- Some owners report phantom automatic emergency braking events, including one at highway speed near 75 mph with no obstacle present.
- Backup camera images were reported to distort when brake lights interfered with the camera optics while reversing at a median mileage of 3,518 miles.
- Headlights were described as leaving dark spots and poor side visibility, particularly during turns at night.
- One owner reported the accelerator pedal became non-responsive on the highway despite one-pedal driving being active.
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
- How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 have?
- NHTSA lists 56 complaints for the 2023 Ioniq 6, giving it a complaint index of 50 and a rank of 2nd-worst among the 3 model years with data.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Ioniq 6?
- Electrical System issues make up 61% of complaints (34 of 56), with a median mileage at failure of 13,250 miles.
- Does the 2023 Ioniq 6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ioniq 6, covering seat belt anchors, the charging port door, the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) twice, and the rear inner driveshaft. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Is the 2023 Ioniq 6 better or worse than other years?
- Its complaint index of 50 ranks 2nd-worst of the 3 model years with data, behind the 2025 model at 100 but ahead of the 2024 model at 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Ioniq 6?
- EPA rates the 2023 Ioniq 6 at 121 MPG combined (130 city, 111 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $650.