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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Hyundai Ioniq 5 model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 we cover (2022 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 82 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2023 at 77. 19 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery-electric crossover SUV that has carved out a serious position in the competitive EV segment since its 2022 debut. Built on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP platform, it targets tech-forward buyers who want a spacious, modern alternative to the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E. It brings genuine style and a distinct retro-futurist design to a segment where safety credentials matter as much as range.
A significant recall requiring a "park outside" or "do not drive" advisory marks the 2022-2025 Ioniq 5's safety record, indicating a serious condition. This factor, combined with seventeen recalls across four model years, raises legitimate concerns for a vehicle of this age. The 2024 Ioniq 5 achieved an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong safety band. Its crash-test performance demonstrates impressive side and rollover protection, each earning 5 out of 5 stars. However, the frontal crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars is a notable reduction and prevents the vehicle from a top-tier safety assessment. This discrepancy is a key consideration for prospective owners focused on comprehensive crash protection. Owner complaints total 1,255 across all covered model years. These reports include 24 alleged crashes and 7 alleged injuries. No fatalities have been reported. The volume of complaints is elevated for a model in its initial years of production. Despite strong performance in specific crash tests and a solid Safety Index for its best year, the Ioniq 5's recall history and the severity of certain campaigns necessitate careful attention. Pre-purchase VIN checks and diligent adherence to recall repair schedules are essential for owners.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Ioniq 5 as one of the more compelling electric crossovers on the market, praising its distinctive styling, spacious interior enabled by its dedicated EV platform, and strong driving character. Most professional assessments position it as a top-tier choice in its segment, though some note that software and charging-related concerns have surfaced in longer-term evaluations.
- The 2024 model year represents the safety high-water mark with an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100 and a Strong band rating, making it the benchmark year to target if safety score is a priority.
- Frontal crash protection earns 4 out of 5 stars, falling short of the perfect scores posted in side and rollover categories. Buyers who commute in high-traffic, front-collision-risk environments should factor this gap into their decision.
- Seventeen recalls across the 2022-to-2025 model years is a high count for a four-year-old nameplate. At least one of those recalls carried a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, the most serious level of NHTSA action. Always run a VIN check before purchase and verify all open recalls are resolved.
- Owner complaints total 1,255 across covered years, including 24 reported crashes and 7 reported injuries. These are unverified allegations, but the volume is notable for a model introduced in 2022 and signals an active ownership population reporting issues to federal regulators.
Most-recalled year on record: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with 9 recalls.