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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

2
recalls
28
owner complaints
0
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.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls

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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V047000 · reported January 26, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 41,651 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

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 · Seats

The headrest (in it's farthest back position) pushes my head so far forward that I have to hunch my body or have no support from just above my lower back up to the mid back of my head. I think this is very unsafe should I get in an accident. In many online forums people are taking them off entirely or removing them…

Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical system · 850 miles

The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and a battery warning light and a "Vehicle Will Come to a Stop" warning message illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to the…

Oct 16, 2026 · Electrical system

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…

Oct 8, 2026 · Electrical system

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. This pattern occurred twice more -- on July 9, 2026 (mileage 3100) and again on August…

Sep 27, 2026 · Service brakes

Several times now (over 5), we have experienced issues where our car has briefly accelerated on its own and then either (a) braked hard on its own, too, or (b) the accelerator pedal stop working until we pull over, come to a complete stop, and either park or restart the car. We have experienced this multiple times on…

Ioniq 5 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
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 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5, the most recent reported on February 5, 2026 (Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (13 complaints), followed by lane departure (5).
How many 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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.