The most-reported Ioniq 5 run is KM8KRDAF0PU (2023 builds) with 23 complaints, 4.2× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for Ioniq 5 model years 2022–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 237 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every Ioniq 5 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM8KRDAF0PU•••••• | 2023 | 2 | — | |
| KM8KNDAFXPU•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| KM8KNDAF0PU•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| KM8KRDAF2PU•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| KM8KRDAFXPU•••••• | 2023 | — | 1 | |
| KM8KRDAF4PU•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| KM8KNDAF3PU•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| KM8KRDAF8PU•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| KM8KRDAF0NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KM8KRDAF1PU•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| KM8KNDAF9NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KM8KRDAF6NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
Each of the other 225 Ioniq 5 runs has 13 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 293 Ioniq 5 VINs so far, most often 2026, 2024, 2023 builds; 15 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 295 | 64 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 224 | 56 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 382 | 58 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 404 | 60 | 7 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 6.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 4. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 50% of everything Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners report: Electrical System, 973 of 1,305 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 4 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | — | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Ioniq 5; the 6 below cover build years 2022 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V204000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2022–2024 |
| 24V868000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2022–2024 |
| 26V068000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2025–2026 |
| 26V432000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2023–2024 |
| 26V047000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2026 |
| 25V797000 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 2025 |
24V204000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2022: 2 years on the road before the recall.
The Ioniq 5 against its rivals
The Ioniq 5 draws 5.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Tesla Model Y 5.5.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1,305 | 237 | 2.1% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% |
How serious were they
Of the 1,305 reports on the Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,305 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 27 (2.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (0.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 64% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 share of that is 1,305 complaints over 237 runs, 0.12% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Hyundai Ioniq 5 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,305 NHTSA complaints from 237 Ioniq 5 runs and 15 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Ioniq 5 production run has the most complaints?
KM8KRDAF0PU, a 2023 build, with 23 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Ioniq 5 run has 5.5.
Which Ioniq 5 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 6.7 complaints per run and 2024 lightest at 4.
Does the Ioniq 5 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 5.5 complaints per production run for the Ioniq 5 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Ioniq 5 complaints involve a crash?
2.1% of 1,305 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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