2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.
Recalls
3
Do not drive / park outside
0
Overall crash rating
Owner complaints
37
Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Battery repairs and specialist shops
Damage near the battery pack can be expensive to repair and fewer shops are certified. Ask how a policy handles battery damage and whether it covers charging equipment at home.
Most owner complaints are about the electrical system
20 of 37 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
3 recalls
- NHTSA 26V588000 · Sep 11, 2026
seats: mid/rear assembly: power adjust
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as automatic power fold-and-stow.
- The risk
- A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised not to be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat software will be inspected and updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 307. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V314000 · May 19, 2026
suspension: critical fasteners
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- The risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V068000 · Feb 6, 2026
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
- The risk
- An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 294. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
Crash test ratings
2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 SUV BEV AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%
2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 SUV BEV RWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%
What owners report
37 complaints to NHTSA, 4 injuries.
- Electrical system20
- Fuel/propulsion system9
- Power train6
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Unknown or other4
- Vehicle speed control4
- Engine2
- Lane departure2
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Other 2026 Hyundai models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.