Hyundai Ioniq 5 Buyer Checklist
2022–2026 · Last reviewed 6/9/2026 · evcostpermile.com
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Buyer Checklist
2022–2026·Last reviewed 6/9/2026·15 active NHTSA recalls
800V Ultra-Fast charging E-GMP platform. Awards favorite. Known ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) failure history is the headline used-buyer concern.
Paperwork
- VIN on dashboard matches title, window sticker, and finance contract
- Window sticker (Monroney) included and matches the build you ordered
- Confirm tax credit eligibility paperwork (IRS Form 15400 / time-of-sale report)
- Owner's manual, key fobs (usually 2), and any included charging cable present
- Warranty booklet shows correct in-service date and original-owner status
Exterior
- Walk around in good daylight before signing — note panel gaps front, rear, hood, frunk, doors
- Paint inspection: no swirl marks, orange peel beyond factory, or buffing burn-through
- All glass clear of cracks, chips, or pitting; windshield not previously replaced
- Tires match build sheet, manufacture date within ~6 months (DOT code on sidewall), even tread
- Wheels free of curb rash; center caps and lug covers all present
- Underbody check for transport damage and that the battery skid plate is undamaged
- All exterior lights, turn signals, and reverse lights work
Interior
- Seats free of stains, tears, scuffs; all seat motors and heaters/coolers function
- Headliner, pillars, and trim properly seated with no visible gaps
- All buttons, switches, window controls, sunroof/moonroof operate smoothly
- Cabin smells clean — no chemical, smoke, or musty odor
- Floor mats present and correct part numbers
- Cargo cover, parcel shelf, or tonneau included as ordered
Tech / Software
- Infotainment boots without errors; no warning lights on cluster
- Latest over-the-air software version installed before delivery
- Cameras (front, rear, surround) clear and aligned; parking sensors active
- Bluetooth pairs, CarPlay/Android Auto connects, USB ports power
- Driver-assist features (adaptive cruise, lane keep) verified on a short test drive
- Account / app paired correctly to YOUR profile, not a dealer demo account
Charging
- Battery state of charge at delivery (note %) and indicated full-charge range
- Charge port door opens, closes, and locks; LED indicators function
- Test AC (Level 2) charge on-site if possible — connector seats, current ramps up
- Mobile / portable charger and adapters included as ordered
- Confirm CCS / NACS / Tesla port and any included adapter
Ioniq 5 specifics
- V2L 1500W adapter included (3-prong outlet in the back seat works)
- Both screens boot clean; cluster shows no warning lights
- BlueLink subscription registered to your account
- NACS adapter included for 2025+
- Confirm latest ICCU software update applied prior to delivery
Known Issues
Curated from NHTSA, manufacturer TSBs, and owner-forum patterns.
- Major
ICCU failure (Integrated Charging Control Unit)
Failed ICCU disables both 12V charging and DC fast charging, can cause loss of motive power. Hyundai issued multiple recalls and TSBs.
Source: NHTSA 24V-119 ↗ - Minor
Charging port door latch
Some owners report the charge port door sticking. Easy fix under warranty.
- Minor
Rear-window wiper absence
Design choice — not a defect, but visibility in rain is widely criticized.
Active NHTSA Recalls
Live from the NHTSA Recalls API, refreshed nightly. Always verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 26V047000
2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5Hyundai 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."Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.Remedy: 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 on NHTSA.gov ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 24V868000
2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 272 (Hyundai) and 025G (Genesis). This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-204. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-204 will need to have the new remedy completed.View on NHTSA.gov ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 25V482000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and repair the high voltage battery system, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 280.View on NHTSA.gov ↗SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR 25V797000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 287. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.View on NHTSA.gov ↗SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS 26V314000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.View on NHTSA.gov ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 24V204000
2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V-868. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 257/021G.View on NHTSA.gov ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 26V068000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 6/2/2026Hyundai 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.Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.Remedy: 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.View on NHTSA.gov ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 26V432000
2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 2/7/2026Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.View on NHTSA.gov ↗SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS 25V605000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 12/9/2025Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles. Certain rear suspension alignment adjustment bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability control.Consequence: A loss of vehicle stability control increases the risk of a crash.Remedy: Dealers will replace the adjustment bolts, align the wheels, and replace tires if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 284. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.View on NHTSA.gov ↗SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 25V235000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 11/4/2025Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated. Additionally, the vehicle may continue to accelerate after the pedal is released and the vehicle's N e-shift feature is engaged.Consequence: Reduced braking performance and unexpected, continued acceleration increase the risk of a crash.Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 25V-065. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 277.View on NHTSA.gov ↗SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 25V065000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 6/2/2025Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature. The integrated electronic brake (IEB) and vehicle control unit (VCU) software may cause reduced braking performance when LFB is activated.Consequence: Reduced braking performance can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.Remedy: Owners who have not received the recall remedy are advised not to use the LFB feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Additionally, owners who have received the recall remedy are advised not to use the 'N' E-shift feature until the updated remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the IEB and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V-235. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 275.View on NHTSA.gov ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 25V064000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 6/2/2025Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.Consequence: A rear side air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 274.View on NHTSA.gov ↗EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 25V373000
2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 3/6/2025Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles. The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."Consequence: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.Remedy: Hyundai will mail owners a corrected label with inspection and installation instructions. Owners may bring their vehicle to a dealer for the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 279.View on NHTSA.gov ↗POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 24V065000
2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 1/2/2024Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles. The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H), 017G(G).View on NHTSA.gov ↗PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 22V324000
2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 · 11/5/2022Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.Consequence: Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.Remedy: Drivers are recommended to use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) when parking their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 228.View on NHTSA.gov ↗