2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has 426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 5.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (48% of all complaints), specifically: these cars still have problems keeping the 12v charged. car was leased on jan 19. 12v first died on feb 15, took it to dealer where they trickle charged it. 12v died again on feb 18, dealer replaced the 12v. the 12v died again on mar 11 and is still at dealer service center. case with hyundai corpor.
426
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
5.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
204 complaints- • These cars still have problems keeping the 12v charged. Car was leased on Jan 19. 12v first died on Feb 15, took it to dealer where they trickle charged it. 12v died again on Feb 18, dealer replaced the 12v. The 12v died again on Mar 11 and is still at dealer service center. Case with Hyundai corpor
- • The vehicle was charging to 100% and once it reached 81%, jumped to 100% and stopped charging. Two days later, the vehicle populated an error “Battery Management System”. The vehicle was checked in to a dealer and it was confirmed that there was a faulty cell, and the high voltage battery must be re
- • Additional information for previous complaint submitted with identical VIN. DTC P1AA700
“These cars still have problems keeping the 12v charged. Car was leased on Jan 19. 12v first died on Feb 15, took it to dealer where they trickle charged it. 12v died again on Feb 18, dealer replaced the 12v. The 12v died again on Mar 11 and is still at dealer service center. Case with Hyundai corpor”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
59 complaints- • The high-voltage traction battery on my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited RWD failed unexpectedly around [XXX], when the vehicle had approximately 1,250 miles on it and was just over 3 months old. The car had been parked in my driveway with about 80% charge while I was away for several days. When I attem
- • I notice a strange pulsing/hesitation when accelerating at partial throttle (maybe 10-25%) between 60-65MPH. It's quite alarming, because it feels like the electric motor is cutting out momentarily. I notice the same pulsing/hesitation during regenerative braking at the same speeds (as with the acce
- • The ICCU unit has failed after 10 days of driving of the brand new 2025 Ioniq 5. It gave me a warning that the battery has failed while I was waiting on a signal light, and the car started limiting my speed. The car continued to get slower and slower, then it says battery regeneration failed at one
“The high-voltage traction battery on my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited RWD failed unexpectedly around [XXX], when the vehicle had approximately 1,250 miles on it and was just over 3 months old. The car had been parked in my driveway with about 80% charge while I was away for several days. When I attem”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
53 complaints- • Vehicle will hesitate/shudder and pulsate at highway speeds. Between 57mph and 78mph seems to be where I can feel it the most. This happens on all drive modes and with or without brake regeneration turned on or off. Nothing seems to make it worse or better. Here is an example. If you are driving 65m
- • I leased a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with the exact same issue. The VIN is [XXX] My new Hyundai Ioniq 5 is having the same problem again! Vehicle will hesitate/shudder and pulsate at highway speeds. Between 57mph and 78mph seems to be where I can feel it the most. This happens on all drive modes and wi
- • I heard a "pop" and then immediately saw "check electric vehicle system". The code I'm receiving in the app is P1A9096. The car was limited in driving speed, and I managed to get the car to the dealer before it stopped driving completely. I have about 8000 miles on this <1 year old car, and it seem
“Vehicle will hesitate/shudder and pulsate at highway speeds. Between 57mph and 78mph seems to be where I can feel it the most. This happens on all drive modes and with or without brake regeneration turned on or off. Nothing seems to make it worse or better. Here is an example. If you are driving 65m”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
30 complaints- • The Forward Attention Warning system in the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 gives constant false positives for both my wife and myself when we are driving the car. With Hyundai's HDA and lane keep active, the system keeps chiming, claiming that the driver is not looking at the road when we are. In fact, th
- • I purchased this vehicle on [XXX] in the state of Colorado and had to drive it home through a winter storm to California. While driving home the vehicle on multiple occasion the vehicle flagged driver assist disabled or inoperable errors due to "radar blocked" stopping and checking the front of the
- • This car has a system called Forward Attention Warning (FAW) which monitors the driver's eyes using an in-cabin infra-red camera trained on the driver. When smart cruise control and lane following assist are both activated, FAW is forced ON by the car. If FAW thinks that the driver's eyes aren't o
“The Forward Attention Warning system in the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 gives constant false positives for both my wife and myself when we are driving the car. With Hyundai's HDA and lane keep active, the system keeps chiming, claiming that the driver is not looking at the road when we are. In fact, th”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
28 complaints- • The Forward Attention Warning system in the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 gives constant false positives for both my wife and myself when we are driving the car. With Hyundai's HDA and lane keep active, the system keeps chiming, claiming that the driver is not looking at the road when we are. In fact, th
- • I purchased this vehicle on [XXX] in the state of Colorado and had to drive it home through a winter storm to California. While driving home the vehicle on multiple occasion the vehicle flagged driver assist disabled or inoperable errors due to "radar blocked" stopping and checking the front of the
- • This car has a system called Forward Attention Warning (FAW) which monitors the driver's eyes using an in-cabin infra-red camera trained on the driver. When smart cruise control and lane following assist are both activated, FAW is forced ON by the car. If FAW thinks that the driver's eyes aren't o
“The Forward Attention Warning system in the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 gives constant false positives for both my wife and myself when we are driving the car. With Hyundai's HDA and lane keep active, the system keeps chiming, claiming that the driver is not looking at the road when we are. In fact, th”
— 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 426 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: These cars still have problems keeping the 12v charged. Car was leased on Jan 19. 12v first died on Feb 15, took it to dealer where they trickle charged it. 12v died again on Feb 18, dealer replaced the 12v. The 12v died again on Mar 11 and is still at dealer service center. Case with Hyundai corpor
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: The high-voltage traction battery on my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited RWD failed unexpectedly around [XXX], when the vehicle had approximately 1,250 miles on it and was just over 3 months old. The car had been parked in my driveway with about 80% charge while I was away for several days. When I attem
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: Vehicle will hesitate/shudder and pulsate at highway speeds. Between 57mph and 78mph seems to be where I can feel it the most. This happens on all drive modes and with or without brake regeneration turned on or off. Nothing seems to make it worse or better. Here is an example. If you are driving 65m
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: The Forward Attention Warning system in the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 gives constant false positives for both my wife and myself when we are driving the car. With Hyundai's HDA and lane keep active, the system keeps chiming, claiming that the driver is not looking at the road when we are. In fact, th
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 — 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
- 426
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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