What is the overall risk grade for the 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5?

The 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 has a risk grade of D-. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 have?

The 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5?

The most severe recall for the 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 is classified as medium. This indicates a moderate safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 safe to drive?

The 2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 has 2 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

2026 HYUNDAI Ioniq 5

2 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

What Happened

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.

Risk if Unfixed

An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

Free 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.

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Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

What Happened

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."

Risk if Unfixed

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Free 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.

View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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