Used Hyundai Ioniq 5 Suspension Leg

Yes, the Ioniq 5 uses MacPherson strut suspension legs at the front axle, so the part does exist on this model. The rear uses a multi-link setup, which means if you need a rear suspension component it will not be a strut leg but a separate damper and spring arrangement. Make sure you know whether you need a front or rear unit before requesting quotes from a breaker.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 launched in the UK in 2021 and received a significant facelift for the 2024 model year, so cars registered from 2021 to 2023 are pre-facelift and cars from 2024 onward are the facelifted version. Within the pre-facelift range, suspension legs are generally expected to be common, but whether a part crosses from pre-facelift to post-facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

Trim level alone — whether your car is SE Connect, Premium, or Ultimate — does not affect which suspension leg is fitted, as the running gear is determined by drivetrain and not interior or equipment specification. You may find cosmetic differences on parts stripped from higher-spec cars, but the structural suspension leg itself should be the same across trims sharing the same drivetrain. Focus on matching the drivetrain and model year rather than the trim name when speaking to a breaker.

For the front suspension leg specifically, the MacPherson strut arrangement is present on both the rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants of the Ioniq 5, but the front axle on the AWD version also carries an electric motor, which can affect the geometry and component specification. You should always tell the breaker whether your car is RWD or AWD, as well as the battery size (58 kWh or 77.4 kWh), since the heavier AWD setup may use a differently rated strut. Never assume a part from one drivetrain configuration will fit the other without checking.

Yes, absolutely — suspension legs are side-specific and a nearside (NS, driver's side on a UK car) unit will not fit the offside (OS, passenger's side). Always specify NS or OS clearly when contacting a breaker, and double-check this before the part is dispatched to avoid a wasted journey or return shipping costs.

The Ioniq 5 N is a high-performance variant with a significantly uprated suspension setup designed for its higher power output and different weight distribution, so its suspension legs are unlikely to be a straightforward swap onto a standard Ioniq 5. Beyond the physical differences, spring and damper rates and any sport-specific tuning on the N variant are topics you should route to the breaker rather than assume compatibility. Stick to sourcing a leg from a standard Ioniq 5 of the correct drivetrain and year unless a specialist breaker can confirm the N part is suitable for your application.