Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a notable number of recalls and complaints. Recalls, mainly on suspension, electrical, and braking systems, indicate areas for attention. Complaints mainly pertain to the electrical system. Given moderate recall activity, inspect carefully especially for electrical and suspension issues.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 300 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V314000 Loose Rear Suspension Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V068000 High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V797000 Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V605000 Loss of Vehicle Stability Control from Improperly Tightened Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V482000 High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V373000 Incorrect Headlight Aim Label/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V235000 Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V064000 Rear Side Air Bag May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V065000 Reduced Braking Performance from Software Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 228 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 66 complaints
- Power Train 57 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
Of the 300 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 300 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Loose suspension fasteners
How to check: Inspect rear suspension for loose or missing fasteners.
Improperly tightened bus bar
How to check: Check battery system for signs of short-circuiting.
Reduced braking performance
How to check: Test brakes for performance with left-foot braking.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual sounds from suspension.
Red flag: Clunks or rattles
- 02
Parking lot maneuvers
What to check: Check steering response while turning tightly.
Red flag: Steering feels loose or unresponsive
- 03
City driving
What to check: Monitor for electrical warnings on dashboard.
Red flag: Frequent electrical system warnings
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Assess engine and power delivery smoothness.
Red flag: Stuttering or power loss
- 05
Hard braking
What to check: Test brakes for a smooth stop without noise.
Red flag: Brake noise or pulling to one side
- 06
Final parking
What to check: Inspect battery charge status and efficiency.
Red flag: Inconsistent charge levels
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have the recall repairs been completed?
- Has the battery system been serviced?
- Any suspension work done recently?
- Are service records available?
- Has the vehicle been in any accidents?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Recent service receipts
- Battery health report
- Vehicle history report
- Warranty documentation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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