2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: common problems and reliability
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315 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 9 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 IONIQ 5?The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has 315 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the IONIQ 5?
Across the 5 IONIQ 5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 386 (2023) to 405 (2022). With 315 complaints, the 2025 IONIQ 5 sits about the same as the model's median of 315.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 IONIQ 5
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 25V064000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
Campaign 25V065000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
Campaign 25V235000Hyundai 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.
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 25V373000Hyundai 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."
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electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 25V482000Hyundai 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.
suspension:critical fasteners
Campaign 25V605000Hyundai 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.
seat belts:front:retractor
Campaign 25V797000Hyundai 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 26V068000Hyundai 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.
suspension:critical fasteners
Campaign 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile.
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