Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system20
- Fuel/propulsion system9
- Power train6
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Vehicle speed control4
- Unknown or other4
- Structure2
- Engine2
- Seats2
- Lane departure2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 failed the safety check 0.42% of the time — 155% more often than the average 2026 passenger car (0.16%). Median odometer at inspection: 37 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
140 first registered in 2026 are on Dutch roads. Median list price when new: €79,895.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In Finland
15 of these cars first registered in 2026 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
| 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 SUV BEV RWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9.
| 2026445 18 Sept 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the second-row seats may not detect an obstruction when the power folding functions are used. If this happens, the seat(s) may con… |
| 2026033 27 Jan 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certa… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as automatic power fold-and-stow.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words