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2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Most complaints involve exterior lighting (1). The EPA rates it 94–115 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
94–115mpg
EPA · 5 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: exterior lighting
Fuel cost / yr
$650est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 as of Nov 1, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 1, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
  1. Exterior lighting1

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.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2022407
2025300
202628
20271
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 1, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Exterior lighting

1 report
“Luther Burnsville Hyundai at 14700 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN 55306 is charging for a pulse breaking system for all of the vehicles purchased and according to this [XXX] the system is illegal due to the breaking system not being a "steady burn".”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 28, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11767418
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 1, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

5 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 1, 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 (19inch Wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
11696106$700—
Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
1088898$800—
Ioniq 5 AWD XRT
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
1038594$800—
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 1, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SUV BEV RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.4%
Overall
5 / 5
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SUV BEV AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
8.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 1, 2026Vehicle 22961Vehicle 22960
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

2027 Ioniq 5 questions

How many recalls does the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 1, 2026.

What are the most common 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are exterior lighting (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 get?

The EPA rates the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at 94–115 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).

How safe is the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 1, 2026