NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 28 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Most complaints involve electrical system (13) and lane departure (5). The EPA rates it 71–115 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and a battery warning light and a "Vehicle Will Come to a Stop" warning message illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with DTC P0A1F8C. The contact was informed that the Vehicle Control Management System (VCMS) experienced an internal failure and required replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 850.”
“While driving on the freeway with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance on heading east into the morning sun my car suddenly attempted to veer strongly to the left as I exited the shadow of an overpass. I was able to stop the lane assist because I had a firm two handed grip on the steering wheel. Even with the firm grip and attentive driving I nearly left my lane as the wheels suddenly and strongly jerked to the left.”
“Vehicle: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Description of Safety Defect:The Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA-R) system exhibits a severe software logic flaw that creates an immediate traffic hazard. When a standard, hitch-mounted bike rack is installed, the vehicle’s rear sensors detect the rack as an imminent collision obstacle while in reverse. The system responds by executing an abrupt, violent emergency brake application, bringing the vehicle to an unexpected dead stop. The primary safety failure is a lack of non-volatile memory retention for driver settings. In the infotainment system under "Parking Safety," a driver can manually deselect or disable the "Rear Safety" automatic braking feature to accommodate hitch accessories. However, this setting completely resets to "Enabled" by default every single time the vehicle is restarted. Safety Risk & Real-World Consequences:This defect has caused multiple documented near-miss incidents. Specifically, when attempting to reverse off a main roadway into a driveway with cross-traffic present, the vehicle suddenly slams on the brakes due to the bike rack. This leaves the vehicle unexpectedly stranded and…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 5 Standard range Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 131 | 100 | 115 | $650 | — |
| Ioniq 5 RWD Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 129 | 100 | 114 | $700 | — |
| Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 116 | 96 | 106 | $700 | — |
| Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 108 | 88 | 98 | $800 | — |
| Ioniq 5 AWD XRT Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 103 | 85 | 94 | $800 | — |
| Ioniq 5 N Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 84 | 72 | 78 | $950 | — |
| Ioniq 5 Robo taxi Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 73 | 69 | 71 | $1,050 | — |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 7, 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.
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (13), lane departure (5), forward collision avoidance (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 71–115 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 5 out of 5 stars overall.