Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 300 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Most complaints involve electrical system (228) and fuel/propulsion system (66). The EPA rates it 71–115 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
71–115mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
9campaigns
Latest May 2026
Owner complaints
300
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$650est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

9 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: traction battery

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Jul 24, 2025NHTSA 25V482000

Suspension: critical fasteners

Free remedy

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.

SuspensionReported May 19, 2026NHTSA 26V314000

Electrical system: traction battery

Free remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Feb 6, 2026NHTSA 26V068000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

300 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system228
  2. Fuel/propulsion system66
  3. Power train57
  4. Forward collision avoidance24
  5. Engine20
  6. Lane departure17
  7. Vehicle speed control16
  8. Service brakes5
  9. Steering5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Ioniq 5 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2022407
2025300
202628
20271
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

228 reports
“Second failure of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) on this 2025 IONIQ 5. The ICCU stopped charging the 12-volt battery, leaving the vehicle unable to start. This is the second time the ICCU has failed and required replacement in approximately one year. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. ICCU failure can cause a loss of drive power while driving; this failure was discovered while parked. Earlier model years (2022-2024 IONIQ 5) are covered by recall 24V-868 for this same defect; this 2025 vehicle is outside that recall population and has now failed twice.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Electrical systemODI 11773883

Fuel/propulsion system

66 reports
“On 8/30 my vehicle experienced a power loss on a highway (reported here separately). I took the car to the dealership and they could not replicate the error and gave the vehicle back to me on 9/4. Later that day I had to drive 2 hours north to a wedding in the mountains. At 9:30pm my vehicle experienced a full drive power loss on an unlighted, curving, rural 2-lane mountain road in an area with minimal cell phone service. I tried to restart the vehicle several times and could not get any power. I called roadside assistance and had to wait over 2 hours in the dark on a winding mountain road for the tow truck to find us and then be towed 40 minutes away to the nearest dealership where my car is still sitting waiting to be looked at (2 hours away from where I live)”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 8, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11762663

Power train

57 reports1 crash
“I am writing to document my case regarding my leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT. Vehicle: 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT, VIN [XXX] Lease start / delivery date: Odometer: 4,368 miles Servicing dealer: Stevinson Hyundai, [XXX] Case number: XXX What happened: On Saturday, XXX, while I was driving, the vehicle displayed "Stop vehicle and check power supply" with the red 12V battery warning and the master warning light, and power was limited to approximately 25 mph. The high-voltage battery was at 66 percent. I was able to get the vehicle home at reduced speed, and Hyundai Roadside Assistance towed it to the dealer the same day. The symptoms are consistent with an ICCU failure, pending the dealer's diagnosis. Photos of the instrument cluster are attached. I consider a sudden loss of drive power at 4,368 miles to be a safety-related defect, and I have reported it to NHTSA. My situation: This is one of two vehicles in our household, and both of us need to get to work. The dealer is about 30 miles from my home. I am without transportation as of September 19. What I am requesting: 1. Written authorization for a rental vehicle starting immediately and continuing until my vehicle is…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2026Power train, Electrical systemODI 11765558
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
Electric motor
Transmissions
Automatic (A1)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
EV range
318 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Ioniq 5 Standard range
Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive
131100115$650—
Ioniq 5 RWD
Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive
129100114$700—
Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
11696106$700—
Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
1088898$800—
Ioniq 5 AWD XRT
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
1038594$800—
Ioniq 5 Robo taxi
Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive
736971$1,050—
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 6, 2026Vehicle 20577Vehicle 20576
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals vary widely by maker
12V battery—3–5 years
  • Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–4 years
  • Battery coolantPer manual
    Per manual
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Ioniq 5 questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?

9 safety recalls as of Nov 6, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems?

Owners filed 300 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (228), fuel/propulsion system (66), power train (57). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 71–115 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026