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Hyundai Ioniq 5Model year report

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Problems

Compared with other Hyundai Ioniq 5 years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
505miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
98 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 108 city / 88 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The part named most often is electrical system, with 13 complaints (46% of the total), followed by lane departure (5) and forward collision avoidance (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 505 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Lane departure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Fuel system (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My car would no longer charge after testing various chargers at home and different public charging stations. If this had happened away from home, and without cell service, I might have been stranded. I took I into the Hyundai service center, and they said the ICCU had failed. They replaced if after waiting a week for the part.”

NHTSA complaint #11734126, filed 2026-04

Lane departure: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11759157, filed 2026-08

Forward collision avoidance: “While driving at highway speeds (approximately 70 MPH) with the vehicle's Assistive Driving functions engaged, the Driver Monitoring System (DMS) malfunctioned. Despite maintaining constant visual attention on the road ahead, the system issued repeated, erroneous audio warnings claiming driver inattention. I attempted to adjust my head and eye position to satisfy the sensors, but the system failed to register my compliance and continued to cycle through warnings. …”

NHTSA complaint #11714869, filed 2026-02

Other or unknown: “I turned the car on and a red battery shaped light appeared on the dash while I was in Park. I quickly looked up what the light meant as this was not the first time I've had a warning light show up. According to Ontario Hyundai website, it's a serious electrical issue that requires immediate attention. I attempted to move my car into a safe place and tried to shift the car into drive and it would only go into neutral. Then I noticed that the AC was blowing hot air even though it was at 65 degrees. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771660, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 160 and 850 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 505 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Ioniq 5 · SUV AWDnot rated———5 · 8.3% risk
Ioniq 5 · SUV RWDnot rated———5 · 8.4% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels)Electricsingle-speed11696106 MPGe$700
Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels)Electricsingle-speed1088898 MPGe$800
Ioniq 5 AWD XRTElectricsingle-speed1038594 MPGe$800
Ioniq 5 N AWDElectricsingle-speed847278 MPGe$950
Ioniq 5 RWDElectricsingle-speed129100114 MPGe$700
Ioniq 5 Robo taxi RWDElectricsingle-speed736971 MPGe$1,050
Ioniq 5 Standard range RWDElectricsingle-speed131100115 MPGe$650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Hyundai Ioniq 5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026285052—98 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
20253008,0009—106 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
202422610,12035110 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
202338815,50045—Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202240721,50035110 MPGeNot compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Hyundai Ioniq 5 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 13 complaints (46% of the total), followed by lane departure with 5.

Has the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels), Electric) at 98 MPGe combined, 108 city and 88 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 505 miles and the middle half falls between 160 and 850 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.