Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 | 28 | 2 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 | 299 | 9 |
| 2024 Ioniq 5 | 226 | 3 |
| 2023 Ioniq 5 | 388 | 4 |
| 2022 Ioniq 5 | 407 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system999
- Fuel/propulsion system275
- Power train251
- Unknown or other121
- Engine117
- Forward collision avoidance80
- Vehicle speed control70
- Service brakes63
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; 5 of 5 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2026 | 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD | — | 8.3 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV Early Release AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
1,338 Ioniq 5 cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 | 176 | 170 | 4 |
| 2023 | 408 | 395 | 12 |
| 2022 | 488 | 468 | 17 |
| 2021 | 234 | 230 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
9,380 Ioniq 5 cars are on Dutch roads; 14% arrived later as imports, and 883 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 525 | €50,595 |
| 2025 | 1,156 | €52,695 |
| 2024 | 725 | €57,195 |
| 2023 | 2,465 | €58,195 |
| 2022 | 2,351 | €54,700 |
| 2021 | 2,158 | €54,705 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
3,147 Ioniq 5 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | — |
| 2025 | 330 | 11,000 km |
| 2024 | 560 | 31,000 km |
| 2023 | 713 | 43,000 km |
| 2022 | 861 | 68,000 km |
| 2021 | 593 | 77,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
2,507 Ioniq 5 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,100 | 4 |
| 2024 | 407 | 2 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
495 Ioniq 5 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 97% passed first time, against 92% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 301 | 99% |
| 2021 | 194 | 93% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Ioniq 5 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Visibility | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Road Wheels | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.2% | 2.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
48,216 new Hyundai Ioniq 5 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2021 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (14,063), Norway (5,039), France (2,287).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29,656 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 18,560 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Ioniq 5 in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The charger of the vehicle’s 12-volt battery may malfunction, and switch to the backup mode. Driving in this mode can cause a full loss of driving power, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the appr…
A malfunction in the electrical shift control unit can cause the parking lock to be released. As a result, the vehicle can roll away when parked, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveill…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
15 campaigns cover the Ioniq 5; the latest 12 are below.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles. Certain rear suspension alignment adjustment bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability control.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles. The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.
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.
NHTSA recalls