2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: the 12 volt battery (which is less than 6 months old) died on two separate occasions in the span of 4 days. each incident required a call to emergency roadside assistance for a jump start. this is a safety issue. if the 12 volt battery dies while driving, the car will display a warning message instr.
27
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
10 complaints- • The 12 volt battery (which is less than 6 months old) died on two separate occasions in the span of 4 days. Each incident required a call to emergency roadside assistance for a jump start. This is a safety issue. If the 12 volt battery dies while driving, the car will display a warning message instr
- • After recent software update on 17 March 2025, the vehicle demonstrated unpredictable high acceleration. Vehicle is unsafe in E-shift mode. Vehicle can only be driven safely in automatic mode. Per a Hyundai communication: "there have been complications reported related to the Vehicle Control U
- • While driving home, I experienced a sudden and complete power system failure in my Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The failure occurred shortly after starting the drive, and was preceded by a faint "pop" sound. Within moments, the dashboard displayed the following critical warnings: Red 12V battery icon Red war
“The 12 volt battery (which is less than 6 months old) died on two separate occasions in the span of 4 days. Each incident required a call to emergency roadside assistance for a jump start. This is a safety issue. If the 12 volt battery dies while driving, the car will display a warning message instr”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints- • When using the N-Shift mode with the current OTA software update, the car will accelerate when lifting off the throttle in higher gears at lower rpms in the programed faux shift logic.
- • The Hyundai Ioniq 5N features a unique mode called N e-Shift which enables a software simulated 8-speed transmission that attempts to emulate the gear changes and driving dynamics of a traditional automatic transmission that would be found in an internal combustion engine vehicle. Unfortunately, th
- • After the recent RECALL, while driving up I almost got in an accident because after upshifting the car, the car accelerated more than I intended, prolonged movement forward that never happened before the recall. This is a very dangerous situation.
“When using the N-Shift mode with the current OTA software update, the car will accelerate when lifting off the throttle in higher gears at lower rpms in the programed faux shift logic.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
4 complaints- • When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.
- • After recent software update on 17 March 2025, the vehicle demonstrated unpredictable high acceleration. Vehicle is unsafe in E-shift mode. Vehicle can only be driven safely in automatic mode. Per a Hyundai communication: "there have been complications reported related to the Vehicle Control U
- • While driving home, I experienced a sudden and complete power system failure in my Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The failure occurred shortly after starting the drive, and was preceded by a faint "pop" sound. Within moments, the dashboard displayed the following critical warnings: Red 12V battery icon Red war
“When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.
- • While driving home, I experienced a sudden and complete power system failure in my Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The failure occurred shortly after starting the drive, and was preceded by a faint "pop" sound. Within moments, the dashboard displayed the following critical warnings: Red 12V battery icon Red war
- • Driving under normal conditions, heard a “pop” near the rear of the car and within seconds had an immediate loss of power. The dashboard had lit up with “Check electric vehicle system” and was limited to 20 MPH on a 45 MPH road with no safe place to stop. Was able to limp car home, dealer confirmed
“When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.
- • ICCU failure and fuse, the car became unoperational and needed to stop. The car would no longer charge the 12V battery, and the EV battery would not charge. Hybrid Control Problem Detected at 3,160 miles. DTC P056216
“When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The 12 volt battery (which is less than 6 months old) died on two separate occasions in the span of 4 days. Each incident required a call to emergency roadside assistance for a jump start. This is a safety issue. If the 12 volt battery dies while driving, the car will display a warning message instr
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: When using the N-Shift mode with the current OTA software update, the car will accelerate when lifting off the throttle in higher gears at lower rpms in the programed faux shift logic.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: When accelerating using the N e-shift mode and letting off the accelerator the car continues to accelerate.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N — Year Comparison
How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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