Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Ioniq 9.
Anchored by an electric engine, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Electric establishes a specific profile for researchers evaluating the vehicle. Reliability data records 25 total owner complaints with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by 2 recalls. These metrics clarify where this model year sits in the model's reliability history, meaning the electrical system and recall count represent the primary focus areas for evaluation.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 199.2 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.9 / 67.3 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent published road-test results.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Calligraphy Design HTRAC Elec 110.3-kWh | 4.40 sec | 13.10 sec | 422 hp | AWD |
| 2026 | Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC Elec 110.3-kWh | 4.40 sec | 13.10 sec | 422 hp | AWD |
| 2026 | Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC Elec 110.3-kWh | 4.60 sec | 13.30 sec | 422 hp | AWD |
| 2026 | S Elec 110.3-kWh | 7.80 sec | 16.10 sec | 215 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 lead in one area — the electrical system, 6 of 25 reports (24%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01-053H DCS | 2026-07-03 | Electrical System | Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp… |
| 26-01-053H TSB | 2026-07-03 | Electrical System | Certain IONIQ 9 (ME1A EV) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software… |
| DTN DL | 2026-04-10 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of… |
| DTN DCS | 2026-04-10 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety… |
| 26-01-029H TSB | 2026-03-17 | Power Train | Certain IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) and IONIQ 9 (ME1A EV) vehicles (affected VINs listed below) may… |
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.