Dealer visit checklist
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 problems to check
- 12V auxiliary battery failures causing sudden power loss — a known issue Hyundai has addressed via TSBs but worth monitoring
- Charging port locking mechanism glitches that can prevent DC fast charging sessions from initiating cleanly
- Over-the-air software update inconsistencies occasionally resetting driver profiles or infotainment settings
- Wind and road noise intrusion at highway speeds noted by many owners, suggesting modest long-term fatigue
- Heat pump efficiency drops in sub-20°F temperatures, reducing real-world winter range by 20-30% more than EPA estimates suggest
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Genesis GV60 vehicles.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2024 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $38,000 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away