2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has mixed reliability. There are 8 recalls and 158 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq-5. Severity signals include 1 crash-related complaint. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Electrical System (84), Power Train (33), Forward Collision Avoidance (9).
Ioniq 5 reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
Most-reported 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Electrical System84
- Power Train33
- Forward Collision Avoidance9
- Unknown Or Other9
- Fuel Propulsion System5
- Engine4
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Inspect for ICCU failure symptoms like popping sounds or warning lights
- Test drive to ensure vehicle does not enter limp mode unexpectedly
- Check for any outstanding recalls related to the ICCU
- Verify availability of replacement ICCU parts with dealership
- Test charging system for errors or interruptions
- Ensure Forward Attention Warning system operates correctly without false alerts
2025 Ioniq 5 recalls (8)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Ioniq 5. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- SUSPENSIONNHTSA 25V605000Sep 12, 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.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V482000Jul 24, 2025Park outside until repaired
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.
Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 280.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 26V068000Feb 6, 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.
Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
- SEAT BELTSNHTSA 25V797000Nov 18, 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.
Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNHTSA 25V373000Jun 3, 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."
Consequence: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 for this recall is 279.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 25V235000Apr 11, 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.
Consequence: Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 277.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGSNHTSA 25V064000Feb 6, 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.
Consequence: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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, HYDRAULICNHTSA 25V065000Feb 6, 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.
Consequence: Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 on the road
47,039 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
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Reliability verdict for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
With a 47/100 score against a 78/100 segment average, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 lands well below typical reliability for its class. The gap is large enough to signal elevated buyer exposure to problems compared with most peers.
Complaints are not evenly spread across the vehicle. They concentrate heavily in the electrical system, with the powertrain a distant second, while the remaining categories form a smaller tail. That pattern points to a few dominant trouble areas rather than a broad mix of unrelated faults. Recall activity is elevated, reinforcing that this model year has seen more corrective action than is usually expected.
Overall, the data supports an elevated reliability risk level versus the segment.
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?
With a 47/100 score against a 78/100 segment average, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 lands well below typical reliability for its class. The gap is large enough to signal elevated buyer exposure to problems compared with most peers.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?
8 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems?
The most-reported 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problem areas are: Electrical System (84), Power Train (33), Forward Collision Avoidance (9).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.