Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) (2021-present) reliability
Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) built around 2021: about average at the MOT
Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) models built around 2021 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
8% of MOT tests on Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) models built around 2021 ended in a fail (retests included), against 11% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) models built around 2021 involves the tyres.
Based on 6,430 tests of IONIQ 5 models registered 2021+.
About 1 in 10 electricity IONIQ 5 cars registered in 2022 (9.3%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 5,091 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 75 IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) MOTs (1.5%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2021 (4 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 1,268 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
1.6% of IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) MOTs found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2021 (4 years old).
Based on 1,268 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
NE (1st gen) fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 3 years old.
How the IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) compares
At each age below, see how the IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 70,937 tests across 10 Hyundai models, built around 2021 (4 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Visibility
Worth checkingInspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other SUVs to compare
Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen).
- 1
Volkswagen ID4 1ST Edition
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 11.8%
No clear edge over the Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,711 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- 2
Lexus UX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.7%
- Dangerous
- 1.8%
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.7%, against 1.5% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen).
4,973 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- 3
Lexus RX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 5.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.5%
- Dangerous
- 1.7%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 90.4%
Lower fail rate: 5.1%, against 7.9% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen), both built around 2021.
1,784 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- 4
Toyota Yaris Cross
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 7%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.6%
- Dangerous
- 1.2%
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.6%, against 1.5% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen).
1,425 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
7 recalls in all6 of the 7 IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 6 recalls
Top concerns
- Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufacture
- The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive
- The integrated charging control unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the 12-volt battery which can result
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Most common issues on Hyundai IONIQ 5 models of this age
This list covers every Hyundai IONIQ 5 built around 2021, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the NE (1st gen) on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 113.1%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 27.3%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 37.3%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 42.4%Major
Wiper does not clear the windscreen properly
- 52.0%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Based on 1,269 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2021 (4 years old), the Hyundai IONIQ 5 NE (1st gen) (2021-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,268 4-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.