2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5  RealSafeCars88Safety Rating

#31 of 2022 SUVs

#43 of all 2022 vehicles


The Ioniq 5, which Hyundai introduced in 2022, is a small SUV with seating up to 5. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. The Ioniq 5 provides superior EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, easing fuel costs and reducing pollution. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Hyundai offers a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty, and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a score of 88, implying a 0.031% chance of driver death (2.8% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0312% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.565%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0312% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.565% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 33% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 23% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features on the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 can protect loved ones by reducing accident severity and preventing accidents. Active safety systems that are standard on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FDA-PED), Lane Departure Warning System, and Blind-Spot View Monitoring.

Another safety feature seems simpler but should still be considered. Side mirror turn signals are standard on the Hyundai Ioniq 5. They alert other vehicles of your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other vehicle's driver to prevent an impending accident with you.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9973Toyota 4RunnerNissan LeafLincoln CorsairChevrolet BlazerGenesis GV70Hyundai Ioniq 5Volkswagen ID.4Lexus NXFord Mustang Mach-EAudi Q5M.-B. GLC-ClassTesla Model 3Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 73 to 99. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is safer than the 2022 Toyota 4Runner, the 2022 Nissan Leaf, and the 2022 Lincoln Corsair and less safe than the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, the 2022 Lexus NX, and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4. It is about as safe as the 2022 Tesla Model 3 and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.

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