Dealer visit checklist

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 checklist

Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.

This is a year to avoid

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)

800V charging infrastructure remains sparse outside major corridors, forcing occasional reliance on slower Level 2 charging
Some owners report software glitches with the ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) that can require dealer resets or module replacement
Regenerative braking paddle response has been noted as inconsistent in cold weather below 20°F
Road noise intrusion at highway speeds above 65 mph is above average for the class due to tire choice on base trims
Over-the-air update rollouts have occasionally introduced temporary infotainment bugs requiring a factory reset

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with a left-foot braking (LFB) feature.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles.
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles.

Know the typical price: about $43,000 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