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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
300
Received Mar 2025 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
9
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing15 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Battery drains and dies when parked8 complaints · 2.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Unintended acceleration despite braking6 complaints · 2.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #25V482000Park outsideHyundai 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.
  • Recall #26V314000Hyundai 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
68
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
March 20251
April 20252
May 20252
June 20253
July 20256
August 20258
September 20252
October 202511
November 202512
December 202518
January 202649
February 202668
March 202640
April 202617
May 202617
June 202611
July 202610
August 202614
September 20266
October 20263
Total300

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing155.0%8.9×
Battery drains and dies when parked82.7%2.9×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5%
Unintended acceleration despite braking62.0%0.9×NHTSA recall #25V235000
Check engine light comes on repeatedly62.0%1.1×
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed62.0%1.4×NHTSA recall #25V605000
Vehicle catches fire from wiring41.3%0.8×
Tires blow out or tread separates31.0%1.2×
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps31.0%1.5×
Engine won't start or cranks intermittently31.0%2.7×

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #25V482000July 23, 202510 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

    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.

    An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 280.

  • NHTSA recall #26V314000May 18, 2026172 vehicles affected

    suspension: critical fasteners

    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.

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

  • NHTSA recall #26V068000February 5, 202627 vehicles affected

    electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

    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.

    An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

  • NHTSA recall #25V797000November 17, 20251,535 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front: retractor

    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.

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 287. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.

  • NHTSA recall #25V605000September 11, 20258 vehicles affected

    suspension: critical fasteners

    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.

    A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the adjustment bolts, align the wheels, and replace tires if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 284. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

  • NHTSA recall #25V373000June 3, 202510,409 vehicles affected

    exterior lighting: headlights

    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."

    Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Hyundai will mail owners a corrected label with inspection and installation instructions. Owners may bring their vehicle to a dealer for the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 279.

  • NHTSA recall #25V235000April 10, 20251,589 vehicles affected

    service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software

    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.

    Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 277.

  • NHTSA recall #25V064000February 6, 202533 vehicles affected

    air bags: side/window; electrical system: wiring

    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.

    A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 274.

  • NHTSA recall #25V065000February 6, 20251,587 vehicles affected

    service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software

    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.

    Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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