The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 307 of 407 complaints (75%) mention it.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 407
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $700–$750
- Combined MPG
- 98–114
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2024 | vs. 2022 electric vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 700–750 | 700–750 | |
| Combined MPGe | 98–114 | 99–114 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 110–132 / 87–98 | 110–132 / 88–98 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 407 | 226 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 5 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Electrical: 307 of 407 NHTSA complaints (75%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 get?
EPA rates it 98–114 MPGe combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5?
EPA estimates $700–$750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars | 110 MPGe (low) | 87 MPGe (low) | 98 MPGe (low) | $750 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars | 132 MPGe (high) | 98 MPGe (high) | 114 MPGe (high) | $700 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars | 127 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 110 MPGe | $700 (low) | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 307 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- 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 (Genesis). This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-204. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-204 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V-868. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. 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 April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 257/021G.
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
- Consequence
- Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Drivers are recommended to use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) when parking their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 228.
