Reliability, safety, running costs and what to check before you buy.
Enter a registration number to see MOT history, tax status, mileage, recalls and more for any Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Free & instant — no signup required
Get a free email reminder 28 days and 7 days before your MOT expires.
✓ Free ✓ No spam ✓ Unsubscribe any time
Driving without a valid MOT can mean a fine of up to £1,000.
Free Plate Check may earn a small commission from partner links, at no cost to you.
With 2,507 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 2021, with 88% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,108 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £259/month or 42p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2021
Monthly Cost
£259
est. annual total
New From
£65,800
Euro NCAP tested the IONIQ 5 in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
88%
Safety Assist
88%
There are 15 known DVSA recalls affecting the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/146
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Build dates: 2025-07-07 to 2025-11-04
R/2026/146
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Build dates: 2025-09-19 to 2025-10-14
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
+ 10 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Hyundai IONIQ 5 are estimated at around £3,108 per year, or £259 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£2,658
/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.
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%)
Starting from £65,800 new, a Hyundai IONIQ 5 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £49,350 | −£16,450 |
| 2 years | 64% | £41,950 | −£23,850 |
| 3 years | 56% | £36,900 | −£28,900 |
| 4 years | 50% | £33,200 | −£32,600 |
| 5 years | 46% | £30,550 | −£35,250 |
| 6 years | 43% | £28,450 | −£37,350 |
| 7 years | 41% | £26,700 | −£39,100 |
| 8 years | 39% | £25,400 | −£40,400 |
| 9 years | 37% | £24,100 | −£41,700 |
| 10 years | 35% | £22,900 | −£42,900 |
There are currently 2,507 licensed and 6 SORN IONIQ 5s in the UK (2,513 total). This makes it a rare vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the IONIQ 5 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 88% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 88% for vulnerable road users, and 88% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old IONIQ 5 are estimated at around £3,108 per year (£259/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 15 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.
A new IONIQ 5 starts from around £65,800. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
Enter the registration to check its full MOT history, tax status, mileage, recalls and estimated value — all free.
Free & instant — no signup required
Get a free email reminder 28 days and 7 days before your MOT expires.
✓ Free ✓ No spam ✓ Unsubscribe any time
Driving without a valid MOT can mean a fine of up to £1,000.
Free Plate Check may earn a small commission from partner links, at no cost to you.
Free MOT History Check
See every test result, advisory and failure since 2005.
Free Car Valuation
Estimate what a vehicle is worth based on age, mileage and condition.
Safety Recall Check
Check if a vehicle has any outstanding safety recalls.
ULEZ Compliance Check
Check if a vehicle meets London ULEZ emission standards.
Your MOT could be due soon — Set a free reminder(up to £1,000 fine for driving without)