Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model S
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,124 | 5,283 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 61 | 659 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 94 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 207 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 35 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4% | 18.8% |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
987
46.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
272
12.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
248
11.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
151
7.1%
Other & Unspecified
117
5.5%
Engine & Cooling
113
5.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
63
3.0%
Brakes
59
2.8%
Tesla Model S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
1,001
18.9%
Other & Unspecified
863
16.3%
Suspension
730
13.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
672
12.7%
Steering
344
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
273
5.2%
Brakes
208
3.9%
Lights
195
3.7%