DecodedCarsHyundai Ioniq 5
5 model years from 2022 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Large Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 318 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2024)
- Recalls
- 14 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (407)
- Interest
- 13,273 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Ioniq 5 in brief
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,968 lb (4dr Hatch RWD).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 318 miles and takes about 6.3 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 5 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Large Cars.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (725), fuel/propulsion system (210), power train (181).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
2025 has the most recalls (9); all years together count 14 campaigns and 979 owner complaints.
How the 2022 Ioniq 5 compares
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,968 lb (4dr Hatch RWD).
About the Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2021.
From the Wikipedia article "Hyundai Ioniq 5", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Ioniq 5 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 318 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Ioniq 5
226 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 5 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Ioniq 5 changes by model year
- 2025
- Longest EV range up from 303 to 318 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 Ioniq 5
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →