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Hyundai Ioniq 9
AutoEdgeView says the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 enters the three-row electric SUV segment as a direct answer to the Kia EV9, Tesla Model X, and Rivian R1S, positioning itself as the most practical electric family SUV for buyers who need genuine seven-passenger capacity without the six-figure price tag of a Model X, and calls it Hyundai's largest electric vehicle to date, built for real families. Car and Driver says the long-anticipated Hyundai Ioniq 9 is finally a reality as a 2026 model, similar in size to the popular three-row Hyundai Palisade SUV, not to mention its second cousin, the Kia EV9, which itself ramps up the excitement for 2026 with a new high-performance GT model aiming to break 500 horsepower.
A practical answer to the EV9, Model X and R1S
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 enters the three-row electric SUV segment as a direct answer to the Kia EV9, Tesla Model X, and Rivian R1S, positioning itself as the most practical electric family SUV for buyers who need genuine seven-passenger capacity without the six-figure price tag of a Model X.
Hyundai's largest EV yet
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) calls the Ioniq 9 Hyundai's largest electric vehicle to date, a three-row crossover targeting the same buyers considering the Kia EV9, Tesla Model X, and Rivian R1S, titling its review 'A Three-Row EV Built for Real Families.'
Sized like the Palisade, related to the EV9
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the long-anticipated Hyundai Ioniq 9 is finally a reality as a 2026 model, similar in size to the popular three-row Hyundai Palisade SUV, not to mention its second cousin, the Kia EV9, which itself ramps up the excitement for 2026 with a new high-performance GT model aiming to break 500 horsepower.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 9 Hyundai's largest EV?
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says yes, its largest electric vehicle to date.
What Kia model is related to the Hyundai Ioniq 9?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Kia EV9, calling it the Ioniq 9's second cousin.
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Every major decision path.
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 215 / 303 / 422 horsepower across its three-row electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 6 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 Ioniq 9 seats 6, 7 or 8 and is a Three-row electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 Ioniq 9.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9
The single-motor S is RWD at 215 hp; SE steps up to dual-motor AWD at 303 hp; SEL, Limited and Calligraphy share the higher 422-horsepower AWD tune. MY2027 is otherwise an unchanged carryover with one new special edition added.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Hyundai Ioniq 9 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 2026 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Hyundai Ioniq 9.
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Hyundai since 2025. It is the third product to be marketed under the electric cars-focused Ioniq sub-brand, after the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. It is the largest Hyundai electric SUV in the line-up, acting as a battery electric alternative to the Palisade.
- Design
- Designed under a concept called 'Aerosthetic', the Ioniq 9 incorporates aerodynamically optimized design features, such as a dual-motion active air flap at the front, 3D-shaped underbody cover, and low-resistance tires, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.259 Cd (with digital side mirrors optional in some markets).
- Specifications
- During its introduction, the Ioniq 9 was announced with a single battery size option, an NCM lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 110.3 kWh. The Long Range RWD variant is claimed to have achieved a WLTP-estimated range of 620 km (390 mi).
Source: Hyundai Ioniq 9 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 at a glance
- Production
- 2025–present
- Model years
- 2026–present
- Assembly
- South Korea: Asan (Hyundai Asan Plant, Asan Plant), United States: Bryan County, Georgia (HMG Metaplant America)
- Class
- Mid-size crossover SUV (E)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- E-GMP
- Electric motor
- Permanent magnet synchronous motors
- Power output
- 160 kW (Long Range RWD), 230 kW (Long Range AWD), 320 kW (Performance AWD)
- Battery
- 110.3 kWh NCM lithium-ion
- Wheelbase
- 3130 mm
- Length
- 5060 mm
- Width
- 1980 mm
- Height
- 1790 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 kg
- Related models
- Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Genesis GV60
- Designer
- SangYup Lee
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- September 2026, Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Power Adjust. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after contacting… Consequence: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- May 2026, Suspension:Critical Fasteners. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- February 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit. Consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.
Year by year
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 across 2 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 85–92 | $850–$900 | 3 | ||
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 85–92 | $850–$900 | 3 | 2 | 5 stars |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | RWD | Electric Motor | – | – | 5,507 | – | – | $60,555 |
| SE | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | 5,745 | – | – | $64,365 |
| SEL | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | 5,902 | – | – | $67,920 |
| Performance Limited | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | 5,994 | – | – | $72,850 |
| Performance Calligraphy | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | 6,008 | – | – | $76,590 |
| Performance Calligraphy Design | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | – | – | 6,008 | – | – | $78,090 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Hyundai Ioniq 9: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | not available | electrical system, suspension |
| 2025 | not available | ||
| 2024 | not available | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Hyundai Ioniq 9 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Hyundai Ioniq 9?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Hyundai Ioniq 9 model year: recall counts across the 1 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about n/a recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Hyundai Ioniq 9 by model year?
2026: electrical system, suspension.
Q03Why do some Hyundai Ioniq 9 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Hyundai Ioniq 9 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Ioniq 9 come in?
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 (three-row electric SUV) comes in 6 trims: S, SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy, Calligraphy Design AWD Performance.
Q02What are the 2027 Ioniq 9 trims?
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 trims are S, SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy, Calligraphy Design AWD Performance, listed from the entry S up to the top Calligraphy Design AWD Performance.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Ioniq 9 use?
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 215 / 303 / 422 horsepower across its three-row electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 Ioniq 9 have?
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is rated at 215 / 303 / 422 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Ioniq 9?
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is offered with RWD / AWD.