NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 33 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100, placing it firmly in the "Strong" safety band. This represents a two-point increase over the 2024 iteration. However, three active recalls temper an otherwise positive assessment of this year's offering.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100 based exclusively on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 ranks 69 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 6.7% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 33 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 69 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD marks a two-point improvement in the NHTSA Safety Index, rising from 84 to 86, while remaining in the Strong band. That gain is modest but consistent, and the underlying numbers explain it. Crash protection contributes 65 of a possible 70 points, anchored by the five-star overall NHTSA rating and the near-perfect side and rollover scores. The frontal result of four stars is the single drag on that component. Avoidance technology scores 5 out of 10, reflecting standard forward collision warning, standard lane departure warning, and standard electronic stability control, a respectable but not class-leading technology footprint. The defect record component lands at 16 out of 20, reflecting the presence of three recall campaigns this model year. Those campaigns span the 12V battery, the charging port door panel, and front seat belt anchorage, a range of systems that touches both structural safety and EV-specific infrastructure. The seat belt anchorage recall is the most consequential from a crash-safety standpoint and deserves direct attention from any prospective buyer. The complaint volume of 33, with the electrical system accounting for more than half, is worth monitoring as this vehicle ages into the used market.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD achieved an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA, demonstrating strong performance in crash tests. It earned a perfect five stars in both side impact and rollover protection. The vehicle's rollover risk is notably low at just seven percent, with no dynamic tip recorded during testing. Its frontal crash rating, however, stands at four out of five stars, presenting the sole area where the Ioniq 6 AWD did not receive the highest possible score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20580
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 have any recalls?
Three recalls cover this model year. The first involves the electrical system's 12V battery, shared across several Hyundai and Genesis EVs. The second targets the charging port door panel, which may detach. The third, issued most recently, concerns front seat belt anchorage across multiple Hyundai and Genesis models including the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the provided campaign data, but shoppers should verify remedy status by VIN.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Owners have filed 33 unverified complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Ioniq 6. The Electrical System leads with 19 alleged reports, followed by Unknown or Other at 8, Power Train at 5, Fuel/Propulsion System at 4, Visibility/Wiper at 3, and Lane Departure at 2. Two complaints allege crash involvement. All figures are unverified consumer allegations.
33 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Three recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 Ioniq 6, one addressing the 12V battery, another concerning the charging port door panel, and a third for the front seat belt anchorage. Any of these open recalls must be remedied. The seat belt anchorage recall should be of particular concern, and verified as resolved by a Hyundai dealer before taking possession of the vehicle.
- The 2025 model year carries three distinct recall campaigns, including a front seat belt anchorage recall that spans multiple Hyundai and Genesis vehicles and represents a direct structural safety concern.
- NHTSA awarded the 2025 Ioniq 6 AWD five stars overall, five stars for side protection, and five stars for rollover resistance, with a rollover risk of seven percent and no dynamic tip, but the frontal rating came in at four stars.
- The NHTSA Safety Index rose two points year over year from 84 in 2024 to 86 in 2025, with the defect record component scoring 16 out of 20, reflecting the active recall count for this specific model year.
- Unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year total 33, with 19 alleged reports targeting the Electrical System, a pattern consistent with the two EV-specific recall campaigns covering the 12V battery and the charging port door panel.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 places
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 safety questions
Was the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 6.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 33 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Ioniq 6 years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20580), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 69 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.