Not a good sign for Ioniq 5

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" Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall On The Horizon Due To Coolant Leaks? "

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall On The Horizon Due To Coolant Leaks? (insideevs.com)

With this problem already, it is good thing I cancelled order for the Ioniq 5 plus all the issues I have read about in the forums re: Hyundai Kona.

Maybe Tesla gets discussed a lot for poor paint, body gaps etc but no complaints re: battery, electric motor or other drivetrain issues.

Most likely the most reliable EV's will be the Toyota bZ4X / Subaru Solterra. Also no major issues from VW group as well VW, Audi etron models and Porsche Taycan.

Seems many models being released late fall to spring 2022 may be better to wait to order EV vehicle.

Dan
 
miatadan said:
" Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall On The Horizon Due To Coolant Leaks? "

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall On The Horizon Due To Coolant Leaks? (insideevs.com)

With this problem already, it is good thing I cancelled order for the Ioniq 5 plus all the issues I have read about in the forums re: Hyundai Kona.

Maybe Tesla gets discussed a lot for poor paint, body gaps etc but no complaints re: battery, electric motor or other drivetrain issues.

Most likely the most reliable EV's will be the Toyota bZ4X / Subaru Solterra. Also no major issues from VW group as well VW, Audi etron models and Porsche Taycan.

Seems many models being released late fall to spring 2022 may be better to wait to order EV vehicle.

Dan
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Yeah, the odds of me moving forward with my pre-order are very low. No loss since my 2021 Kona EV is running very well. Maybe the next model year of the I5 will have a rear wiper and have the bugs ironed out. Hyundai ... are you listening to your customers???
 
ScubaSteve said:
Yeah, the odds of me moving forward with my pre-order are very low. No loss since my 2021 Kona EV is running very well. Maybe the next model year of the I5 will have a rear wiper and have the bugs ironed out. Hyundai ... are you listening to your customers???
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You think? Good question though and it's been months since BTS Hyundai/KIA commercials while BTS press onwards with Samsung products. Time will tell but a fairly good measure will be home (Korean) customers reaction, currently I think they are not very happy campers at the moment.
 
Even though Hyundai/Kia has never been my favourite brands, I hope they resolve the issues with battery ( Kona Electric ) and now Ioniq 5 as they took EV's seriously.

Dan
 
Let's not overspeculate, folks. That insideevs article is essentially just reporting the UPI report that has been floating around for a few daysish. We have no idea how common the problem is, nor how severe, nor any indication of the details of Hyundai's response. That said, there's every reason at this stage to think this is just early teething problems for a new model (which happens frequently) and not an indication of poor quality (we'll get a better sense for quality once there are more on the roads and we see more reviews).

I also wouldn't worry too much about the Kona thing: It's a massive undertaking in literally the worst circumstances to attempt such a thing since the technology was invented. Let's not forget the crippling supply chain problems that forced them to reduce production projections not to mention driven the prices of all manner of goods through the roof.
 
West coast US, got an email from local dealer that they are 30 days out from Ioniq 5 on the ground. Still no price and I got no guarantee from the dealer they wouldn't jack up the price for 'shortage' excuse. I would take the risk on the first generation but not for an extra 5-10k. Seems like zero purpose in the $100 deposit to Hyundai when you're not really dealing with them.
 
Nevermore4 said:
West coast US, got an email from local dealer that they are 30 days out from Ioniq 5 on the ground. Still no price and I got no guarantee from the dealer they wouldn't jack up the price for 'shortage' excuse. I would take the risk on the first generation but not for an extra 5-10k. Seems like zero purpose in the $100 deposit to Hyundai when you're not really dealing with them.
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At least it's only 100 bucks, in Canada, that deposit is $500 - with the same unknown (pricing coming soon), also a disclaimer stating:" specifications, equipment and options are subject to change without notice"... I think I will wait on this one.
 
Nevermore4 said:
West coast US, got an email from local dealer that they are 30 days out from Ioniq 5 on the ground. Still no price and I got no guarantee from the dealer they wouldn't jack up the price for 'shortage' excuse. I would take the risk on the first generation but not for an extra 5-10k. Seems like zero purpose in the $100 deposit to Hyundai when you're not really dealing with them.
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electriceddy said:
At least it's only 100 bucks, in Canada, that deposit is $500 - with the same unknown (pricing coming soon), also a disclaimer stating:" specifications, equipment and options are subject to change without notice"... I think I will wait on this one.
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Am with you both, west coast also here and 5-10 k would exceed my budget, particularly since 30 days means the product potentially arrives with required recall work and according to a couple of master technicians, wide certification on the platform is still "in progress". I ruled out the EV6 and wouldn't mind passing up the FE HI5 to those who have higher confidence in the company so remain a bit skeptical due to what some consider the lack of (or reduced at best) communications out of Hyundai and Kia. Since there has been no publicized "winter" testing I think waiting out may also provide engineers time to reconsider improving technology or offerings like heat pumps and rear wipers for those driving in inclement or less than moderate climate conditions.
 
miatadan said:
" Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall On The Horizon Due To Coolant Leaks? "

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Recall On The Horizon Due To Coolant Leaks? (insideevs.com)

With this problem already, it is good thing I cancelled order for the Ioniq 5 plus all the issues I have read about in the forums re: Hyundai Kona.

Maybe Tesla gets discussed a lot for poor paint, body gaps etc but no complaints re: battery, electric motor or other drivetrain issues.

Most likely the most reliable EV's will be the Toyota bZ4X / Subaru Solterra. Also no major issues from VW group as well VW, Audi etron models and Porsche Taycan.

Seems many models being released late fall to spring 2022 may be better to wait to order EV vehicle.

Dan
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I wouldn't consider buying a Toyota EV at all. Their continued stance on BEVs being unwise means they won't have their hearts in it. Probably will do a half way job. So I'll pass
 
Mark Richards said:
I wouldn't consider buying a Toyota EV at all. Their continued stance on BEVs being unwise means they won't have their hearts in it. Probably will do a half way job. So I'll pass
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It looks like Toyota found some heart when they designed the 300-hp RAV4 Prime PHEV. Perhaps when you someday pass on a Toyota EV it won't be because Toyota is heartless, but because heartless dealers are gouging eager buyers with $10K mark-ups as they're now doing with the RAV4 Prime.
 
insightman said:
It looks like Toyota found some heart when they designed the 300-hp RAV4 Prime PHEV. Perhaps when you someday pass on a Toyota EV it won't be because Toyota is heartless, but because heartless dealers are gouging eager buyers with $10K mark-ups as they're now doing with the RAV4 Prime.
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There is no vehicle worth paying mark-ups over retail.

Dan
 
insightman said:
It looks like Toyota found some heart when they designed the 300-hp RAV4 Prime PHEV. Perhaps when you someday pass on a Toyota EV it won't be because Toyota is heartless, but because heartless dealers are gouging eager buyers with $10K mark-ups as they're now doing with the RAV4 Prime.
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I haven't trusted Toyota since their cover-up scandal and $billion+ settlement in 2010-2011. I've owned a couple of Toyotas, and they used to make some of the best, highest quality cars. I will probably never buy another one, though.
 
FlbrkMike said:
I haven't trusted Toyota since their cover-up scandal and $billion+ settlement in 2010-2011. I've owned a couple of Toyotas, and they used to make some of the best, highest quality cars. I will probably never buy another one, though.
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What scandal and $billion+ settlement 2010-11?
 
insightman said:
It looks like Toyota found some heart when they designed the 300-hp RAV4 Prime PHEV. Perhaps when you someday pass on a Toyota EV it won't be because Toyota is heartless, but because heartless dealers are gouging eager buyers with $10K mark-ups as they're now doing with the RAV4 Prime.
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I guess Rav4Prime top trim + $10K mark-up will be in the Ioniq 5 Ultimate price territory. No brainer to me.


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Every car company, or at least a lot of them, has had its share of f***-ups and scandals. Hyundai hasn't exactly covered itself in glory with its handling of Kona battery issues, but I don't know that they're worse than others. Early reviews of the Ioniq5 seem very positive.
 
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