2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Ford Escape | 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 296 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 41 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–40 | 114 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 225 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 66 |
| Power Train | 3 | 56 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 24 |
| Engine | 5 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 16 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 17 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 0 | 44 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2025 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.