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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 101 on record.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at a glance

Safety recalls9
Owner complaints297
Combined71–115 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls 9

Suspension:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #26V314000 · manufacturer #303 · 18/05/2026

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 3…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #26V068000 · manufacturer #294 · 05/02/2026

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle I…

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #25V797000 · manufacturer #287 · 17/11/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 287. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in…

Suspension:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #25V605000 · manufacturer #284 · 11/09/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles. Certain rear suspension alignment adjustment bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the adjustment bolts, align the wheels, and replace tires if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 284. Vehicle Identification Number…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #25V482000 · manufacturer #280 · 23/07/2025

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.

Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer …

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #25V373000 · manufacturer #279 · 03/06/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles. The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Hyundai will mail owners a corrected label with inspection and installation instructions. Owners may bring their vehicle to a dealer for the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number …

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #25V235000 · manufacturer #277 · 10/04/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged.

Fix: Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehic…

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #25V064000 · manufacturer #274 · 06/02/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 274.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #25V065000 · manufacturer #275 · 06/02/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated.

Fix: Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 safety ratings

Rollover★★★★★

Rollover risk: 8.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 efficiency & running costs

Combined71–115 MPGe
City106 MPGe
Highway87 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$807
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range168–318 mi
Charge time (240V)10.3 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,964 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 7 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$4,035
Energy only$4,035
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
182.7 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
63.4 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Curb weight
3,968–4,464 lb
Front track
64.6 in
Rear track
65.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 43

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 43.

Certain IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may experience Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and false battery overtemperature fault diagnosis caused by water ingress into the high-voltage battery system. This condition may cause unnecessary fail-safe activa…

Bulletin 26-01-082H DCS · Electrical System · Oct 2026

Certain IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may experience Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and false battery overtemperature fault diagnosis caused by water ingress into the high voltage battery system. This condition may cause unnecessary fail-safe activa…

Bulletin 26-01-082H TSB · Electrical System · Oct 2026

Some IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may set DTC P1E3000 while charging. Vehicle operation remains unaffected. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect, and if necessary, replace the affected rear inverter assembly.

Bulletin 26-EV-007H TSB · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 2026

Certain 2022 – 2024 model year IONIQ 5, 2024 model year IONIQ 5 Robotaxi, and 2023 – 2025 model year IONIQ 6 vehicles may require a replacement of the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and ICCU Fuse. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of…

Bulletin Z14 OL · Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Jun 2026

This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navig…

Bulletin 26-GI-002H TSB · Electrical System · May 2026

Certain IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may have 12V battery drainage due to the scheduled climate feature. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-046H provides instructions to perform a software update for the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to improve the logic of the…

Bulletin 26-01-046H DCS · Electrical System · May 2026

Certain IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may have 12V battery drainage due to the scheduled climate feature. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to improve the logic of the scheduled climate reducing bat…

Bulletin 26-01-046H TSB · Electrical System · May 2026

Some IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles may exhibit a no START/READY condition when pressing the START/STOP Button (SSB). This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for the START/READY condition, and if needed, replace the Body Domain Control (BDC) module.

Bulletin 26-BE-009H · Electrical System · Apr 2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not suppl…

Bulletin DTN DL · Air Bags · Apr 2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been iden…

Bulletin DTN DCS · Air Bags · Apr 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the IONIQ 5 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Brakes

Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update completed by a Hyundai dealer for recall R0277 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-054) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a software problem in the integrated electronic brake could cause reduced braking when using the left-foot braking (LFB) feature. Additionally, a software proble…

Transport Canada #2025193 · Apr 2025

Brakes

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-193. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem in the integrated electronic brake could cause reduced braking when using the left-foot braking (LFB) feature. Note: This recall only affects certain Ioniq 5 N models. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash…

Transport Canada #2025054 · Feb 2025

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safet…

Transport Canada #2024552 · Sep 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles on record

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

Across all 297 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train.

What is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 crash-test ratings of rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 get?

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 71–115 MPGe combined, depending on engine and trim (7 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.