2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls and problems

9 recalls and 299 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

9
recalls
299
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls

Suspension: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 26V314000 · reported May 18, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 172 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The 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 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery

NHTSA campaign 26V068000 · reported February 5, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 27 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
The 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

Seat belts: front, retractor

NHTSA campaign 25V797000 · reported November 17, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,535 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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 this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.

Suspension: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 25V605000 · reported September 11, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 8 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.
The 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 Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery

NHTSA campaign 25V482000 · reported July 23, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 10 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
The 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 service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 280.

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 25V373000 · reported June 3, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 10,409 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 for this recall is 279.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module, software

NHTSA campaign 25V235000 · reported April 10, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,589 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.
The 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. 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.

Air bags: side/window · Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 25V064000 · reported February 6, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 33 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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 · reported February 6, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,587 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2026 · Electrical system

On …, while driving my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 on a local road, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate beyond 40 MPH. There was no prior warning. I had not yet merged onto the expressway. Had this happened at highway speed, I would have been unable to keep up with traffic, which would have created a…

Oct 16, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

I am reporting a serious suspected brake malfunction involving my 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, VIN […]. While driving straight on a wet road during rainy conditions, I pressed the brake pedal to slow down. The pedal felt soft and sank toward the floor, but the vehicle did not slow down or respond as expected. The vehicle…

Sep 19, 2026 · Power train

I am writing to document my case regarding my leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT. Vehicle: 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT, VIN […] Lease start / delivery date: Odometer: 4,368 miles Servicing dealer: Stevinson Hyundai, […] Case number: … What happened: On Saturday, …, while I was driving, the vehicle displayed "Stop vehicle and check…

Sep 11, 2026 · Steering

Driving at highway speeds, the front end feels unstable. It feels as if the tires are jumping around and will move the car to the right or left. It is difficult to maintain control. I had it into the dealer shortly after I bought the car to complain about what I thought was a front end alignment problem. They didn't…

Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical system

On 8/30 my vehicle experienced a power loss on a highway (reported here separately). I took the car to the dealership and they could not replicate the error and gave the vehicle back to me on 9/4. Later that day I had to drive 2 hours north to a wedding in the mountains. At 9:30pm my vehicle experienced a full drive…

Ioniq 5 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 340771
2023 4388123
2024 322650
2025 929940
2026 22800
2027 0100

Across all years, the 2022 Ioniq 5 has the most complaints (407). All Hyundai Ioniq 5 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, the most recent reported on May 18, 2026 (Suspension: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (227 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (66).
How many 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 299 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.