Cheap Hyundai Ioniq 5 Track Rod

Yes, the Ioniq 5 has track rods (also called tie rods) as part of its steering system — they connect the steering rack to the steering knuckle at each wheel and are present on all variants, including both rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor four-wheel-drive versions. Because the Ioniq 5 uses a conventional rack-and-pinion steering setup despite being an EV, the track rod is a standard fitment you would expect to find on any example. Make sure you specify NS (nearside/left) or OS (offside/right) when requesting a quote from a breaker.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was launched in the UK in 2021 and received a facelift for the 2024 model year, so a 2022 and a 2023 car sit within the same pre-facelift generation and are generally considered the same build. A 2024 facelift car crosses that boundary, and while the track rod may well be identical, you should confirm with the breaker quoting against your specific registration rather than assuming interchangeability across the facelift year. Giving the breaker your full VIN will give you the most reliable answer.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the Ioniq 5 — whether your car is entry-level, Premium, or Ultimate, the steering geometry and track rod are the same. The main factors that can influence running gear parts on this model are the drivetrain (standard rear-wheel drive versus dual-motor AWD) and, to a lesser extent, the battery pack size, so make sure you tell the breaker which drivetrain your car has. You may notice cosmetic differences between parts pulled from different spec cars, but these won't affect function.

The front track rod is likely the same across RWD and AWD variants since the front steering geometry serves the same purpose on both, but the AWD Ioniq 5 also has a rear multi-link axle with its own rear tie rods, which are separate parts entirely. If you need a rear steering/toe link rather than a front track rod, make sure you describe this clearly to the breaker as they are different components. Confirm with the breaker which specific part they have and that it matches your drivetrain before agreeing a purchase.

The battery pack size (58 kWh standard range versus 77.4 kWh long range) does add meaningful weight to the long-range car, but the track rod itself is a steering linkage component rather than a load-bearing suspension part, so it is unlikely to differ between battery variants. That said, Hyundai may use different part numbers for different configurations, so it is always worth quoting your registration to the breaker and asking them to verify the part number matches before buying. Never rely solely on assumptions about interchangeability across different build specs.

The nearside (NS) track rod is on the left-hand side of the car as you sit in the driver's seat, and the offside (OS) is on the right — always specify which side when contacting a breaker, as the two are not interchangeable. A quick way to check is to have a helper turn the steering wheel while you watch underneath: the track rod on the side showing play, noise, or wear is the one to replace. Your mechanic or an MoT tester will usually be able to confirm which side is at fault before you order the part.