Hyundai Ioniq 5
2021 – 2026 · RDW type NE
In short
At 3–4 years (mostly built 2021–2023) 1.0% of 3,053 inspected Hyundai Ioniq 5s had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 1.3% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 23% less often on this model than on average (rank 139 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns seat belts, seats and airbags and brakes.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Hyundai Ioniq 5 — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/hyundai/ioniq-5/
A-problems
1.0%
n = 3,053 · 95% CI 0.7 – 1.4%
National, same age
1.3%
n = 512,830 · 95% CI 1.3 – 1.3%
Defects at the APK by age
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 3,053 | 1.0% | 0.7 – 1.4% | 25.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 14 | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.5% · n = 3,053 · 0.3 – 0.8% | 1.1× | |
| Brakes | 0.2% · n = 3,053 · 0.1 – 0.5% | 0.5× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2021 – 2026
- RDW type code(s)
- NE
- Trade name(s)
- IONIQ 5
- Registered (type group)
- 8,977
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Ioniq 5 generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 3–4 years. Ioniq 5: 1.0% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 3–4 years 1.0% of inspected Hyundai Ioniq 5s had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 1.3% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 23% less often on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 139 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 3–4 years were then mostly built in 2021–2023. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are seat belts, seats and airbags, brakes. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
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