NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. Most complaints involve electrical system (22) and power train (5). The EPA rates it 103–135 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 IONIQ 6 electric vehicles. The charging port door panel may detach.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Ioniq 6 model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
“We were driving and vehicle suddenly showed multiple warnings including check forward/side safety system, check change lane assist, check inattentive driving warning, check lane safety system and then things went away and it showed 4 needs attention represented by triangle with exclamation point. We also seemed to lose power steering assist. It could drive but was "heavy". We were on highway trying to figure out what to do and what was wrong. Isolated stretch of highway at night. Suddenly the multiple warning flashed again. We were trying to determine what to do. The car seemed to drive fine except power steering seemed heavy. Suddenly a violent "jerk" occurred with vehicle sending us into the other lane. Fortunately, we were by ourselves on the highway and no crash or other vehicle impacted. Instantly, after the violent "jerk" the car was back to normal. Steering normal and all warnings went away. We have a video and pictures of the incident. It seems related to functional 12 V battery based on my assessment. There was a recall of the ICCU and software to charging the battery.”
“NHTSA COMPLAINT — SHORT VERSION I am reporting a persistent, unresolved, safety-related steering defect in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (leased 10/12/2024). Beginning in September 2025 at approximately 15,412 miles, the vehicle exhibits: (1) uncontrolled steering wheel shifting left and right at highway speeds; (2) hard pulling to the left when accelerating or decelerating; and (3) the vehicle swaying or jerking within its lane without driver input. I described the issue to the dealer as "pretty dangerous to drive" — this language is documented in Repair Order #XXX. Despite 6+ documented repair attempts over 9 service visits from September 2025 through May 2026, the defect remains unresolved. Repairs attempted include: two 4-wheel alignments, road-force balancing, steering angle sensor calibration, front camera calibration, new front view camera installation, and a complete steering gear box (R-MDPS) replacement. The vehicle was out of service for 129 documented days. CRITICAL ADMISSION: Dealer Repair Order #XXX(11/5/2025) explicitly states that Hyundai's Technical Service Bulletin procedures for this steering defect only apply at speeds of 40 MPH and below, and…”
“"While traveling in fast-moving traffic, my 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 suffered a catastrophic electrical system failure and an immediate loss of motive power. The vehicle instantly entered a 'limp mode' and dropped to a maximum speed of 11 mph, creating a life-threatening hazard for myself and surrounding drivers. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to this sudden failure. The vehicle was towed to a certified Hyundai dealer (Ricart Hyundai), where a diagnostic scan confirmed a failure of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) with error code DTC P1A9096. This failure is directly related to the known issues in Recall 257. The dealer has confirmed that the replacement ICCU is currently on indefinite backorder with no estimated time of arrival (ETA). The vehicle and failed component are currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request."”
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 6 Standard Range Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 151 | 120 | 135 | $550 | — |
| Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 144 | 120 | 132 | $600 | — |
| Ioniq 6 AWD (18 inch Wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 130 | 111 | 121 | $650 | — |
| Ioniq 6 RWD (20 inch Wheels) Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 123 | 100 | 111 | $650 | — |
| Ioniq 6 AWD (20 inch Wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 111 | 94 | 103 | $750 | — |
| 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 |
3 safety recalls as of Nov 8, 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 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (22), power train (5), fuel/propulsion system (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 at 103–135 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 5 out of 5 stars overall.