Model year
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 28 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 71–115 MPGe combined and 29–47.5 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$1,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V068000 · Feb 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
26V047000 · Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
Complaints
28 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N SUV BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV BEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.083 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV BEV RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.084 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 5 RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 129 | 100 | 114 | 30.0 | 318 | $700 |
| Ioniq 5 Standard range · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 131 | 100 | 115 | 29.0 | 245 | $650 |
| Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 116 | 96 | 106 | 31.7 | 290 | $700 |
| Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 108 | 88 | 98 | 34.5 | 269 | $800 |
| Ioniq 5 AWD XRT · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 103 | 85 | 94 | 35.8 | 259 | $800 |
| Ioniq 5 N · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 84 | 72 | 78 | 43.0 | 221 | $950 |
| Ioniq 5 Robo taxi · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 73 | 69 | 71 | 47.5 | 168 | $1,050 |
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