Used Hyundai Ioniq 5 Brake Caliper

The Ioniq 5 does have conventional hydraulic brake calipers on all variants — regenerative braking reduces how often they are used, but physical calipers are still fitted to all four corners. So a used caliper from a breaker is a genuine, searchable part for this car.

The Ioniq 5 launched in the UK in 2021 and received a facelift for the 2024 model year, so a 2021 and a 2023 car are both pre-facelift and broadly the same generation. That said, whether a specific caliper crosses between those years without issue — particularly given differences between the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants — is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

Yes, this is one of the most important things to get right. The AWD Ioniq 5 has a second motor on the front axle and typically carries larger or differently rated brakes to manage the extra weight and power, so the calipers are unlikely to be the same as those on the RWD version. Always tell the breaker which drivetrain your car has so they can match the correct caliper.

Trim level does not, on its own, determine which caliper fits the Ioniq 5 — what matters is the drivetrain (RWD or AWD) and the battery/power variant, not whether the car is a Premium or Ultimate. You may find cosmetic differences such as different coloured caliper paint on some grades, but the functional part should be the same across trims sharing the same drivetrain. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain.

No — front and rear calipers are different parts, and you also need to specify nearside (NS, left) or offside (OS, right) when asking a breaker for a quote. Make sure you know which corner needs replacing before you get in touch, as supplying the wrong one will mean it cannot be fitted.

The Ioniq 5 facelift arrived for the 2024 model year and brought updates that may include changes to the braking system, so a caliper from a post-facelift car crossing onto a pre-facelift car is not something that can be confirmed without checking. You should route this question directly to the breaker, quoting both the donor car's registration and your own, so they can compare the parts before you commit.