MODEL
Hyundai Ioniq 5
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 2024 at 86 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2022 at 79. 17 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.
The Ioniq 5 posts a respectable but uneven safety picture across its 2022-to-2025 model years. At its best, the 2024 model earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, landing in the Strong band. The crash-test breakdown tells a clear story: side and rollover protection are genuinely impressive at 5 out of 5 stars each, but the frontal rating of 4 out of 5 is a meaningful step down and worth noting for buyers who prioritize that metric. That frontal result keeps the Ioniq 5 from being a clean sweep, and shoppers should weigh it accordingly. The recall picture is a legitimate concern. Seventeen recalls across four model years is a high count for a relatively young nameplate, and at least one of those campaigns carried a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, the most serious category NHTSA issues. That type of recall signals a safety condition serious enough that regulators did not want owners leaving the vehicle in an enclosed space, which demands attention. Owner complaints number 1,255 across covered years, with 24 reported crashes and 7 reported injuries among the unverified allegations. No deaths are reported. The complaint volume is elevated for a model this young. Bottom line: the Ioniq 5 has real strengths in side and rollover protection and its best-year Safety Index is solid, but the recall volume and that park-outside campaign make pre-purchase VIN checks and staying current on recall repairs non-negotiable for any owner.
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.