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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

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Dominic M.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/19/2026
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brand new broke twice, second time left stranded

I had the 2026 Ioniq 5 for 8 days before it failed to charge. It was in the shop 29 days. Hyundai Techline and a Hyundai Field Engineer could not figure it out. They replaced multiple parts with no result. They reseated a connection and cited it as the probable cause. There was no confidence that the vehicle was fixed, and implied that they got lucky. It is alarming that this many escalations yielded no proper solution. The dealership returned the car interior leather dirty and imprinted from whatever they placed on my middle console. They left corrosive it was on the second charge that the car's electrical system failed. It wouldn't drive. I was stranded at a charging station miles from home. Hyundai Roadside sent out a tow company and driver that had no idea what to do. Then they sent out a AAA driver that was excellent, which they should have done from the start. Now, it's in the shop for 34 days with no resolution. I am massively disappointed, as I spent a lot of money on the Limited and 2026 to ultimately receive a car that is non-functional. I am seeking a buyback and overall, the dealership and Hyundai Consumer Affairs have not been helpful. This particular car is unfit to drive, is unsafe and unreliable.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/19/2026 09:32 AM

Hello Dominic, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. This information has been forwarded to your case manager for further handling. ^cc  
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Norman W.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/15/2026
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Lemon

Dead battery
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/16/2026 01:18 PM

Hello Larry, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. This information has been forwarded to your case manager for further handling. ^cc  
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AARON H.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/27/2026
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Garbage

Garbage development team and engineers have produced a garbage vehicle. Get individuals to review these things properly. Next time pay me to fill out a survey this long. You have enough money. Why didn't you just copy Tesla?!?
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/02/2026 08:57 AM

Hello AARON, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc 
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Darryl G.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/19/2026

Poor build quality, materials

Lots of headliner steaks and rattles, dash and door. Suspension good but not great, bit stiff and large bumps jarring. Hard plastic inside. Also bit noisy on hiway. Corners well and has very good range and rooms inside.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/20/2026 09:05 AM

Hello Darryl,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and experience thus far.  We apologize that 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has not met your expectations. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you 
 
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Jim L.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/27/2026
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2026 IONIC 5 SEL review

IONIC 5 SEL, RWD
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/02/2026 10:09 AM

Hey Jim, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc. 
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Stephanie D.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/04/2026
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Ioniq 5

I like the car but some features i do not like
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/04/2026 10:04 AM

Hello Stephanie,

Thank you for your review. Hyundai is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. Hyundai greatly values our customers’ feedback, and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. ^cc
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Ketil R.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/09/2026
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26 hyundai

The info on dashboard is almost impossible to read in daylight. Can not see while driving, have to stop to read and change
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Nicole E.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/21/2026
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Fun car but beware of electric car short comings

The battery life is shorter in reality than practical except for mild climates and city driving. It’s hard to find supercharging stations, it takes a minimum of half hour to charge there and costs ~$30. Standard chargers will take hours. You likely will travel extra to find a supercharger; the car cannot complete a 100 mile trip in the cold mountains (Vail to Denver) despite saying 226 miles estimated range at 80% charge. My friend can do the same roundtrip in his Tesla.on one charge. Love the pickup and styling. Won’t buy again.
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Jim K.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/23/2026
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Quiet,roomy. Technology misses with updates on car ( not just maps)

Cons. Fair/poor FM reception. Inconsistent connection with iPhone to open doors. Wish it had automatic door lock when walking away But that won’t happen because on line updates can’t fix things like that.
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Dinanah Marie G.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/09/2026
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This Care is amazing when it works

I love this car but, I had to invest ALOT of money to make sure I could keep up with maintenance. My tires popped after an incident involving snow. Because the car is low to the ground and I need to have my car fix as well. It took a month. Upon getting the car, the sales rep told me since the car is new, if I needed to use my tire warranty, I wouldn't have to wait weeks for the parts to come because they had them on stock. That did not happen. The repair team was nice but, I hated the experience when I knew I could've taken my car somewhere and gotten faster results. I also found out I couldn't even use the Warranty because my car was in an accident. Warranty only works if you pop the tire and nothing else happened. I also hate we don't get spare tires incase our tire pops. The fix a flat it very inconvenient and I would prefer a donut. Last but not least, I was told this car could only be fixed at the Hyundai repair shop since they had specialized equipment for this car. Come to find out, I could've gotten it taken care of ANYWHERE. Pray you never have to fix this car because if you do, you will be spending TONS of money and have a lot of headaches. Donta get any of the warranty's because the sales team usually misleads you. Also, take advantage of your local electricity utility "electric chargers' program" before buying an electric car. You can get a reimbursement and have your car ready for 1-day chargers.
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Neil F.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/02/2026
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Review of my 2026 Hyundai Ionic 5 Limited RWD

I absolutely love this vehicle except problems with highway driving - so far it sucks at speeds above 65 mph
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Amy T.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/07/2026
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Love this car.

I love this car but I wonder about the features that came with this SEL. It’s tricked out but the mirrors don't fold ?!?!
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JEREMY V.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/19/2026
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Great vehicle that could be awesome with a few changes/updates

Review is based on the 2026 Limited variant: I moved into the Ioniq 5 from a Tesla Model 3 Performance. The Ioniq is significantly quieter (road and wind), smoother on the road, and has creature comfort features almost everyone would love: heated/ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, fully reclining driver seat with leg rest, super comfortable seats, heads-up display, fantastic audio, 360 camera, and lane keeping are only some of the highlights. You also have a clear view to the left and right when changing lanes, so you don't need to worry about super-obstructive B and C pillars. The huge glass sunroof with an infinitely adjustable sunshade is a nice touch! The rear seats recline (and move forward and backward) to a level that passengers would easily be able to take a nap (so long as you remove the rear cargo cover). The windows roll up and down very fast. The rear hatch door opens fairly quickly and stops with only a slight tug in case it gets too close to an obstacle. The multiple levels of regeneration will make driving in town and on the interstate a breeze, also keeping your efficiency high. Overall I highly recommend the Ioniq 5 Limited as an EV.
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Jeff S.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/02/2026
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Ioniq 5 - Very nice, but needs further refinement

Glad I got it, and I like it a lot. However, it has several annoying issues. Overall, I can put up with them because of how good the rest of the car is.
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JUN C.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/02/2026
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Comfortable and Modern EV, but Needs Refinement

I currently drive both the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, and overall they are great electric vehicles. However, the semi-autonomous driving feels unstable on slight curves, which could be improved. Also, the front light cover material scratches too easily. Despite these issues, I am generally satisfied with the IONIQ lineup
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Donald W.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/17/2026
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like it a lot

great car I would buy it again
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Benjamin M.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/18/2026
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Love it!

Overall, it's been a great experience. Once you figure out the charging part of the vehicle, everything is great.
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Jasm P.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/16/2026
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The best car I’ve ever owned

Pretty much everything about this car is amazing. My only complaint is the car will not auto-lock the doors when you walk away. If you walk up to the car it will auto-unlock, and if you then walk away without opening the doors it will auto-lock. But for whatever reason it will not auto-lock if you exit the vehicle.
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William D.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/16/2026
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Won't go back to gasoline

There is so much to love about this car! The safety features, comfort, and performance are all as good or better than our previous (high end, luxury brand) vehicle. I don't know why we had such "range anxiety" about moving to electric. We can always leave home with range, and apps do a great job of finding charging stations elsewhere in the rare cases where we want them. We just have a few little things that we find annoying. The windshield wipers don't do a good job of cleaning. In windy snowstorms, ice or snow builds up under the door handles and in the seams of the tailgate or door.
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Susan K.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/23/2026
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reliable EV

classy car
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