With 8 recalls and 247 complaints, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

247

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V0640002025-06-02

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.

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25V0650002025-06-02

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.

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25V2350002025-11-04

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.

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25V3730002025-03-06

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.

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25V4820002025-24-07

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.

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25V6050002025-12-09

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.

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25V7970002025-18-11

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.

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26V0680002026-06-02

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 247 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System109

02Power Train,electrical System,fuel/propulsion System19

03Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System17

04Power Train,electrical System17

05Fuel/propulsion System7

247 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Fuel Economy

71–115mpg combined

73-131city

69-100hwy

$650-$1,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ranges from 71 to 115 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Ioniq 5 Standard range - Automatic (A1)

115mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

131 city100 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Ioniq 5 RWD - Automatic (A1)

114mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

129 city100 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

106mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

116 city96 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

98mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

108 city88 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

Ioniq 5 AWD XRT - Automatic (A1)

94mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

103 city85 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

Ioniq 5 N - Automatic (A1)

78mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

84 city72 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

Ioniq 5 Robo taxi - Automatic (A1)

71mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

73 city69 hwy~$1,050/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

27States

48%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (34%), but the remaining listings are spread across 26 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

1,70834%

COColorado

3687%

OROregon

3307%

WAWashington

3126%

TXTexas

2976%

GAGeorgia

2435%

FLFlorida

2114%

MAMassachusetts

1152%

DCWashington DC

1032%

MNMinnesota

1012%

ILIllinois

972%

UTUtah

922%

NCNorth Carolina

892%

PAPennsylvania

872%

AZArizona

862%

MDMaryland

822%

OH81

NH79

MO69

DE59

NV54

NY47

CT44

RI40

HI32

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. There are 8 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

NHTSA shows 8 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

You'll get between 71 and 115 MPG combined from the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 247 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.