Second Hand Hyundai Ioniq 5 CV Joints

The Ioniq 5 does have CV joints — despite being fully electric, it uses conventional driveshafts with CV joints to transfer drive from its electric motor(s) to the wheels, just as a petrol car would. Rear-wheel-drive single-motor variants have CV joints on the rear axle only, while all-wheel-drive dual-motor variants have CV joints on both front and rear axles. If you're searching for a CV joint, make sure you tell the breaker whether your car is RWD or AWD, and which end you need.

The Ioniq 5 was launched in 2021 and received a significant facelift for the 2024 model year, which brought changes including a revised front axle layout on some variants. The generation boundary is important here — parts from a pre-facelift car (2021–2023) may not directly swap into a 2024-onward facelift model. Confirm the exact interchange against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Battery size itself does not change the CV joint, but what does matter is whether your car is rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, as AWD models use a different front driveshaft and CV joint assembly altogether. The higher-output dual-motor AWD variants may also use a more heavily rated driveshaft to cope with the extra torque, so don't assume a CV joint from a lower-power RWD car will suit an AWD model. Always confirm the drivetrain layout and motor output with the breaker against your registration.

Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment on the Ioniq 5 — a Premium and an Ultimate on the same drivetrain (RWD or AWD) will use the same CV joint. What matters is the drivetrain layout, which axle (front or rear), and which side (nearside or offside), not whether the car has a bigger infotainment screen or leather seats. Just be sure you and the breaker agree on RWD or AWD and the correct side.

Yes, side matters — nearside (left, kerb side) and offside (right, driver's side) CV joints are not interchangeable because the driveshafts are different lengths on each side. When contacting a breaker, specify NS or OS clearly alongside whether your car is RWD or AWD, and whether it's the front or rear axle. Getting this wrong is one of the most common reasons a used CV joint turns out to be the wrong part.

The Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Kia EV6 all share Hyundai's E-GMP electric platform, so there is some parts commonality across the range — but driveshaft and CV joint dimensions can still differ between models due to different suspension geometry and power outputs. This is a question worth raising directly with the breaker, who can check part numbers against your specific registration before you commit to buying.