222 of the 1,359 complaints about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (16.3%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.4× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
222Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
16.3%Share of complaints
1.4×vs. all vehicles
131Last 12 months
2.3%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
131 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 45 in the 12 months before — up 191%.
5 of these reports (2.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V065000 (2024-02-01, model year 2023).
I was slowing down, actively pressing the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a full stop. As the car decelerated to what my senses and perception registered as a full stop, I pressed the “P” (Park) button while keeping my foot on the brake pedal.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-11 · ODI 11749766 · Crash
7 incidents of electrical drive problem incidents 1-3car would not start despite full battery Incident 4 same thing and car went to dealer, they said know problem and they would fix it overnight by downloading new software and charge about 400 for new 12V…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-04-07 · ODI 11729695 · Crash
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) has failed repeatedly on this vehicle. It has been replaced three times by Haselwood Hyundai dealer since the vehicle was purchased new in 2021.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768588
I am writing to document my case regarding my leased 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT. Vehicle: 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT, VIN [XXX] Lease start / delivery date: Odometer: 4,368 miles Servicing dealer: Stevinson Hyundai, [XXX] Case number: XXX What happened: On Saturday, XXX…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-19 · ODI 11765558
This report is an addendum to report 11762283 that was made yesterday. The vehicle allows driving with the rear liftgate ajar, however under some circumstances it engages the EPB when the vehicle comes to a stop while the gear state is still Drive.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-05 · ODI 11762370
Was driving to vegas, it was 103-107 degrees After fast DC charging drivetrain had issues that when pressing acceleration the car would have almost a loss in power that caused a stuttering movement.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-12 · ODI 11756391
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 24V065000 · 2024-02-01 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles. The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H), 017G(G).
