NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Bev
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery-electric crossover SUV competing in the rapidly growing EV segment, aimed at tech-forward buyers who want a spacious, modern alternative to traditional compact SUVs. With its distinctive retro-futurist styling and dedicated EV platform, the Ioniq 5 targets drivers who prioritize sustainability and innovation without sacrificing everyday practicality.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Bev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
Reviewers generally regard the Ioniq 5 as one of the more thoughtfully executed entries in the electric crossover class, praising its airy, well-finished cabin, composed ride quality, and responsive driving dynamics. Most find the interior materials and overall refinement to be above average for the segment, and the distinctive exterior design tends to draw consistent positive attention as a genuine point of differentiation.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21153
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.