2016 Hyundai Ioniq 5 History Check

About the 2016 Hyundai Ioniq 5

The 2016 model year of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 sits in the a mid-size electric suv that was Australia's #62-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. Ioniq 5 shares the E-GMP platform with Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60; the ICCU (integrated charging control unit) recall affects all of them. Verify the recall has been actioned via Hyundai's VIN tool before purchase, otherwise the car can refuse to charge and brick on the highway. Originally a fleet/govt favourite — many used examples are ex-rental, which doesn't show on PPSR but shows on the NEVDIS odometer history (steep early-life km accumulation).

2016-specific issues to verify

These reliability concerns affect Hyundai Ioniq 5 examples from this generation. Service history (verifiable via PPSR notation) is the critical purchase factor.

1. ICCU failure (recall) — car won't charge until replaced
2. 12V battery flatten if left unplugged >2 weeks
3. Vision-cluster glitches requiring software update
4. Frunk latch sticking after winter cold-soak

Other model years — Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Aussie Car Check service covers every Hyundai Ioniq 5 sold in Australia. Pick a different year:

Check a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in your state

Same 2016 Hyundai Ioniq 5 check works for any AU state. State-specific guides include local rego format and WOVR rules: