NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a sleek, aerodynamically styled all-electric sedan targeting tech-forward buyers who want a purpose-built EV rather than a converted gas platform. Positioned in the growing mid-size electric sedan segment, it competes on efficiency and design distinction, drawing shoppers who prioritize a modern, driver-focused experience with a strong emphasis on forward-thinking engineering.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong 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. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Ioniq 6 as one of the more compelling electric sedans on the market, praising its distinctive aerodynamic styling, composed driving character, and well-integrated technology. Most consider it a strong value proposition in the EV space, though some note that the driving experience prioritizes efficiency and refinement over outright excitement.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20580
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE26V218000
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchabl
Reported 2026-04-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:PORT25V606000
Risk: A detached charging port door panel can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will apply an adhesive on the charging port door assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 282. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
Reported 2025-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY24V868000
Risk: 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 (Gen
Reported 2024-11-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
33 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.