no report yet
Mid/rear assembly: power adjust
NewRisk. A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
7Power train
5Forward collision avoidance
4Vehicle speed control
3Seats
2Engine
2Structure
2Lane departure
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Ioniq 9 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ioniq 9 median. How we score
'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 safety ratings
2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 SUV BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Ioniq 9 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving on a public road with a 50 phone speed limit, I received an error message on my dash stating electrical failure, and then the car shut down and began to coast, I had use all my strength to turn the car towards the curb and coasted to a stop. I received an error message from multiple…
On 8/3/26 my Ioniq 9 had a warning message to Check the Electrical System, but provided no additional information. I was able to drive the car home, anticipating that I be able to take it in to the Hyundai dealer where i purchased the vehicle. It should be noted that the car went into limp mode…
An Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure halts the vehicle’s ability to charge and power the 12-volt battery. When it fails, the car can no longer keep the 12V battery charged. This drains the 12V system, potentially causing a sudden loss of motive power while driving or a "bricked" car…
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