The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 71 to 115 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 168–318 miles across 7 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 71–115 MPGe (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 116 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 290 mi | $700 / yr |
| Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 108 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 269 mi | $800 / yr |
| Ioniq 5 Standard range 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 131 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 245 mi | $650 / yr |
| Ioniq 5 RWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 129 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 318 mi | $700 / yr |
| Ioniq 5 AWD XRT 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 103 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 259 mi | $800 / yr |
| Ioniq 5 N 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 84 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 221 mi | $950 / yr |
| Ioniq 5 Robo taxi 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 73 MPGe | 69 MPGe | 71 MPGe | 168 mi | $1,050 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 318 miles on a single battery charge.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →