12V battery drain issues on early production cars
- Typically appears
- 20,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the 12V battery health and ask about any history of failed starts

A 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is now 2 years old, so an average example has covered around 27,000 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2024 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 2 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 27,000 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~27k miles an average 2024 car has covered.
12V battery drain issues on early production cars
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Infotainment and instrument cluster software glitches requiring updates
Dashboard and door trim rattles on rough roads
Panoramic sunroof wind noise and seal issues
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
Rear suspension knocking from worn bushes
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Check this exact carYes, it has a strong reliability record, with most issues being minor software glitches.
Yes, early cars had some 12V drain issues, so checking its health is a sensible precaution.
Battery health is generally strong under the manufacturer warranty, but a health check report is still worthwhile.
None significant, though checking for panoramic sunroof wind noise is worthwhile if fitted.