Hyundai IONIQ 5 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Hyundai IONIQ 5 model year (2022–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Hyundai IONIQ 5 Years to Buy
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2024Recent IONIQ 5 models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2024 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year IONIQ 5 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 9 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year IONIQ 5 to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated IONIQ 5 model years.
Which IONIQ 5 has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the IONIQ 5 model years with the lowest problem scores.
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