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Is the 2023–2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

4.8/ 10
Buy with caution

On our documented-fault scoring the Hyundai Ioniq 6 rates 4.8 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around electrical, charging and battery. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
2
Medium
5
Low
1

Weak points cluster around electrical, charging, battery, bodywork.

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The faults that decide it

ChargingHigh

ICCU failures preventing charging or 12V top-up, subject to recall action

Typically appears
20,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check the DVSA recall service by registration and confirm the ICCU update was applied
Typical repair
Significant repair · £400–£1,400
BatteryHigh

Drive battery state of health on high-mileage rapid-charged cars

Typically appears
40,000+ miles
What to inspect
Run a battery health report and ask about charging habits
Typical repair
HV battery module work · £1,200–£8,000
ElectricalMedium

Infotainment and driver-assist software faults

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Confirm the software version is current and test all cameras
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
BrakesMedium

Rear discs corroding through light use

Typically appears
30,000+ miles
What to inspect
Inspect for pitting and scaling
Typical repair
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
ExteriorMedium

Flush door handles fail to present or retract automatically when locking or unlocking the vehicle due to actuator failure or water ingress.

Typically appears
10,000-30,000 miles
What to inspect
Cycle the central locking using the key fob three times. Verify all four handles deploy smoothly and retract completely flush with the door panel.
Typical repair
Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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