2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 407 |
| 2023 | 388 |
| 2024 | 226 |
| 2025 | 300 |
| 2026 | 28 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
14 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing software and autonomous/self driving.
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On June 6, 2026 (mileage 2500) I went to my garage to get the car to go to an appointment. I could not start the car. A battery icon flashed, in red, on the screen behind the steering wheel. The 12V battery had drained overnight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-08
Control box on main battery (iccu)
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
My BRAND NEW car is suffering an ICCU issue. I first noticed the screens going completely black while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-30
Lane departure
6 of 28 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing warning and assist.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Also filed under Steering
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 28 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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While driving at highway speeds (approximately 70 MPH) with the vehicle's Assistive Driving functions engaged, the Driver Monitoring System (DMS) malfunctioned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-01
Seats
3 of 28 total reports mention: seats.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-03-24Electrical system26V047000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
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2026-04-03Electrical system26V068000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V047000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V068000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.