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Hyundai IONIQ 5 — Buyer's Guide

Reliability, safety, running costs and what to check before you buy.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 overview

With 2,113 currently licensed in the UK, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is one of Britain's well-known cars.

Euro NCAP awarded the IONIQ 5 5 stars in 2022, with 88% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.

Annual running costs are estimated at £2,106 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £175/month or 26p/mile.

NCAP Safety

2022

Monthly Cost

£175

est. annual total

New From

£41,000

Safety rating

Euro NCAP tested the IONIQ 5 in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.

Adult Occupant

88%

Child Occupant

86%

Pedestrian

63%

Safety Assist

88%

Safety recalls

There are 13 known DVSA recalls affecting the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.

R/2025/457

The vehicle charge port door outer panel may have insufficient engagement between the outer panel retaining hooks and the charging port door increasing the risk of detachment during operation.

Build dates: 2022-08-29 to 2025-01-03

R/2024/169

On affected vehicles the rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive.

Build dates: 2023-01-30 to 2023-02-28

R/2024/169

On affected vehicles the rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive.

Build dates: 2023-01-26 to 2023-02-23

R/2024/164

On affected vehicles the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode

Build dates: 2021-01-13 to 2024-02-29

R/2024/164

On affected vehicles the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode

Build dates: 2022-09-28 to 2024-03-04

+ 8 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.

Running costs

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Hyundai IONIQ 5 are estimated at around £2,106 per year, or £175 per month.

Fuel

£0

/year

Road Tax

£195

/year

Depreciation

£1,656

/year

MOT

£55

/year

Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.

Electric specifications

Battery

77 kWh

Range (WLTP)

315 mi

Motor

168 kW

225 bhp

Drive

RWD

Rapid charge: 18 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 7h (0-100%)

Depreciation

Starting from £41,000 new, a Hyundai IONIQ 5 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.

AgeRetainedEst. ValueLost
1 year75%£30,750−£10,250
2 years64%£26,150−£14,850
3 years56%£23,000−£18,000
4 years50%£20,700−£20,300
5 years46%£19,050−£21,950
6 years43%£17,700−£23,300
7 years41%£16,650−£24,350
8 years39%£15,800−£25,200
9 years37%£15,050−£25,950
10 years35%£14,250−£26,750

How common is the IONIQ 5?

There are currently 2,113 licensed and 2 SORN IONIQ 5s in the UK (2,115 total). This makes it a rare vehicle on UK roads.

Frequently asked questions

How safe is the Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Euro NCAP awarded the IONIQ 5 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 88% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 63% for vulnerable road users, and 88% for safety assist features.

How much does a Hyundai IONIQ 5 cost to run?

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old IONIQ 5 are estimated at around £2,106 per year (£175/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.

Are there any recalls on the Hyundai IONIQ 5?

There are 13 known safety recalls affecting the IONIQ 5. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.

How much does a new Hyundai IONIQ 5 cost?

A new IONIQ 5 starts from around £41,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.

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