2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2021.
Trim: SEL AWD
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 typically asks about $42,300 versus a $45,000 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 19 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Ioniq 5 is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$42,300
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$45,000
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
19
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Ioniq 5?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-02-06
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Campaign 26V068000
Electrical System
2026-01-27
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such,…
Campaign 26V047000
Owner complaints
19 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System9
- Back Over Prevention2
- Engine1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Lane Departure1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Let's Take a Road Trip! | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Ioniq 5. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Ioniq 5 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $42,300 in typical used asking against a $45,000 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $45,000
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $42,300
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,700 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Ioniq 5?
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2021. It is the first product to be marketed under the Ioniq sub-brand, and the first model developed on the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- EPA combined 115 mpg
- About 182.7 × 74.4 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 320 hp, 115 mpg combined, 260 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
320 hp
Combined MPG
115 mpg
EV range
260 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Dual-motor electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 182.7 in
- Width
- 74.4 in
- Height
- 63.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3968.3 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 115
- Electric range
- 260 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SEL AWD | N |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 320 hp | 641 hp |
| 0–60 | — | 3.4 s |
| Engine | Dual-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 260 mi | 221 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | — | — | — | AWD | |
| 641 | — | 3.4s | — | AWD |