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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a complaint index of 100, the highest among the three model years with data, ranking it worst of the three. Electrical System issues, mainly the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), account for 59% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 3,206 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 3 Ioniq 6 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
34
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
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
0 / 0

Top 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System20 (59%)
  2. Other8 (24%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain5 (15%)
  4. Fuel System4 (12%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers3 (9%)
  6. Lane Departure2 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
  8. Engine1 (3%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
  10. Steering1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failing along with a blown high-voltage fuse, sometimes accompanied by a loud pop, a Check Electric Vehicle System warning, and a battery warning light.
  • Some drivers describe sudden loss of power or the vehicle dropping to a reduced top speed of about 25 mph while driving on highways, creating a hazard with following traffic.
  • One owner reported unintended acceleration at low speed while pulling into a driveway, resulting in a crash into a house.
  • Factory-installed tires reportedly developed sidewall bumps or blew out unexpectedly, in one case while merging onto a highway.
  • Charging times reportedly increased over time at DC fast chargers, taking longer than normal to reach 80% and full capacity.
  • One owner reported windshield wiper scratches degrading visibility, along with unresolved phone app issues since delivery.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 complaints: complaints filed per month12Jan 2025Mar 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2026 (12).

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2025 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.

2025 compared with other Ioniq 6 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict50565121
2024No verdict0385121
2025No verdict100343121

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2025 Ioniq 6 has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the three model years with data, driven mostly by Electrical System complaints tied to the ICCU.
What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Electrical System issues make up 59% of complaints, most involving the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), with a median failure mileage of 3,206 miles.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 have a recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists three recalls covering seat belt anchors, a charging port door panel that may detach, and the ICCU, which may fail and cut power or charging.
How does the 2025 Ioniq 6 compare to other model years?
The 2025 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than the 2023 model's 50 and the 2024 model's 0, ranking it worst of the three years with data.
How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
NHTSA lists 34 complaints for the 2025 Ioniq 6, including 2 crashes, with no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

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.