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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Common Problems

Ranked from 193 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
6 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

13 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) Failure

    143complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The ICCU failed, causing the vehicle to stop charging, lose power, and become inoperable.

    $250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 13 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 24V204000, 24V868000, 26V432000

  2. 2

    Battery State of Charge Issues

    28complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The vehicle experiences issues with the battery state of charge, leading to unexpected shutdowns and loss of power.

  3. 3

    Stranding Due to Electrical Failures

    20complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle has been stranded multiple times due to electrical system failures, putting the driver and passengers at risk.

  4. 4

    Brake Lights Do Not Illuminate During Regenerative Braking

    14complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    In regenerative braking modes, the brake lights do not illuminate, posing a risk of rear-end collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Loss of Power While Driving

    14complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The vehicle experiences sudden loss of power while driving, often resulting in the car becoming non-functional and requiring immediate stopping or towing.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Tire Imbalance Causing Severe Shaking

    5complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Sound-dampening foam inside the tires detaches, causing severe wheel imbalance and shaking at higher speeds.

  7. 7

    Engine Malfunction Leading to Power Loss

    4complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine experiences sudden power loss while driving, especially on highways, posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The Forward Collision Avoidance system fails to activate during a potential collision scenario.

  9. 9

    ICCU Software Update Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    After software updates, the Integrated Control Unit (ICCU) continues to fail, leading to power loss and vehicle shutdown.

    Related recalls: 24V204000, 24V868000, 26V432000

  10. 10

    Intermittent Electrical and Brake Failures

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The vehicle experiences intermittent electrical and brake failures, leading to potential collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 24V204000, 24V868000, 26V432000

  11. 12

    Battery System Overheating During Charging

    3complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The battery system overheats during charging, leading to quick disconnection and requiring reduced charge amperage to prevent overheating.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 16 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 24V204000, 24V868000, 26V432000

  12. 13

    Charging Port Overheating

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The charging port overheats during charging, posing a fire risk and requiring immediate disconnection to prevent damage.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 16 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 24V204000, 24V868000, 26V432000

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.