Being that it still is rated for hauling trailers, yes it can be fitted. With one exception, the 5N isn't rated for it.

 

The I5N is capable of towing trailers without difficulty. However, this feature isn't advertised due to safety concerns regarding some drivers' potentially reckless acceleration while towing. And different rear bumper for I5N makes it not possible.

 

So, is it thought that an ionq5 limited 2025 could still have a trailer hitch installed even though it has a different bumper than the 2024 and earlier models?

 

My stealth hitch just clears the bumper internals.I would wait for the manufacturers approval before deciding which model to use.

 

Is your vehicle a 2025? eTraier.com confirms that all the hitches that fit the 2024 will fit the 2025. They can't tell me if it requires different amount of modification of the bumper fascia. Hyundai h1 1/4" hitch, #GIF61AU000, will fit the vehicle, but no dealer will confirm what modifications may or may not be necessary on the bumper.

 

I just got the etrailer confirmed Curt hitch for the 2025. IT DOES NOT fit anymore. They chaind the internals - a metal protrusion gets in the way.

 

It would be great if someone who actually had a hitch installed on a 25 would let us know how it went and if some modification was needed.

 

I too spoke with Curt and Hyundai. Both told me that due to the addition of mass dampers a hitch cannot be installed on the 2025 Ioniq 5 SE. I really wish the dealer knew this when they sold me the car!

 

Not my post but additional information

Public service announcement: The “EcoHitch” Trailer Hitch by Torklift Central will not fit on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited. Yesterday, after removing the bumper, my mechanic discovered that new bumper supports and suspension parts prevent the bar and bracket from being mounted. We had to reinstall the bumper without the hitch. I have notified Torklift. At this time, in my understanding, the hitches from Curt and Stealth Hitches are also not compatible with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited. Any suggestions for a 2” receiver?

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I am planning on having the Hyundai 1 1/4” trailer hitch installed next month on my 2025 Ioniq 5 SEL. The parts department at my dealer did the research and was told it should fit. I would like to hear from anyone who had it installed already.

 

The current OEM 1.25” hitch won’t fit either. Now says so right in the online pdf of the manual. Don’t think they have a 2025 update/replacement yet.

 

Not on a 25 but I assume it is basically the same as 22-24. Mine came with it. It is very ugly. Hangs low and sticks out. Plenty of posts on it. Go to advance search and search OEM hitch or google ioniqforum OEM hitch.

 

Important: It's NOT just the bumper. The 2025 Ioniq 5 frame now has welded on "mass dampers" that block all the currently existing hitch mounts - -when you try to screw them into the frame, the mass dampers block the hardware. This is IN ADDITION to any bumper issues. This includes the current OEM Hyundai 1.25" hitch. From personal painful experiences, I can verify that even though Curt and Ecohitch are still advertising that they are "confirmed" to fit the 2025, the absolutely do not. They need to retool the shape of the mounts entirely.

 

So you are saying that in addition to not fitting the 2025 Ioniq 5 N, the previous OEM 1.25 hitch does not fit the 2025 SEL or SE or limited models?

 

Correct. See the pdf above. Hyundai slapped a red warning note on the instructions and finally now only lists their hitch as fitting 2024 and earlier. I have SEL.

 

Interesting that knowing many SUV owners utilize a hitch for many reasons that Hyundai would not engineer a product for their own vehicle during development. Understand aftermarket can’t do it without production vehicles. There was a post on another forum about one of the hitch manufacturers I believe in the Atlanta area that was soliciting for sample vehicles for hitch development

 

Interesting to see that the XRT doesn't have these mass dampers that are getting in the way. I've reached out to Hyundai for comment on this matter as if I can't get a hitch on my 2025, I'm going to be really annoyed.

 

Hey Corbin,
Given that the xrt doesn't have the mass dampers, do you think '24 MY compatible hitches would fit the xrt or are there other issues? Just took delivery of my xrt yesterday and definitely will need a hitch (and floor mats that will contain lots of slush and water).

 

Hyundai’s response is: “We are aware of the issue and are working on a fix.”

 

2025 hitch that will fit

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If your wondering what the mass damper is my 2024 had one ,about a 3 lb weight bolted near or to the diff.which was temporarily removed .Could it be that Stealth has cut them off permanently to get their hitch to fit?

 

It looks like they just cut a hole through their mounting bracket. I imagine the other OEMs will do the same thing and will have them on the market soon.

 

Entirely different from the 2024.It looks like there's still one just forward of the hitch plug in receiver block.

 

Deeper into this thread there are comments to effect taht a 2025 can't be fitted with a hitch, and mentioning Curt hitches in particular. FWIW, U-Haul specifies a Curt hitch, Model 13520, for the 2023 Ioniq 5, but it specifies a different hitch for a 2025 -- a Horizon Global hitch, Model 76332. DRAW-TITE | Class III/IV: Receiver. The Horizon hitch is specifically for 2025's, and it's about US$40 more expensive than the hitch U-Haul offers for the 2023.

 

Deeper into this thread there are comments to effect taht a 2025 can't be fitted with a hitch, and mentioning Curt hitches in particular. FWIW, U-Haul specifies a Curt hitch, Model 13520, for the 2023 Ioniq 5, but it specifies a different hitch for a 2025 -- a Horizon Global hitch, Model 76332. DRAW-TITE | Class III/IV: Receiver. The Horizon hitch is specifically for 2025's, and it's about US$40 more expensive than the hitch U-Haul offers for the 2023.

Their website is definitely incorrect. That Draw-Tite won't fit a 2025. The installation photos show a 2024 or earlier as there are no mass dampers and that hitch doesn't have cutouts for them. These manufacturers really need to do their research before saying there are no compatibility issues especially considering how heavy these hitches are. The shipping fees have to be substantial.

 

As of today (3/31/2025) no production 2" receiver (Class 3 hitch) exists for the 2025 Ioniq 5. The 2025 IONIQ 5 is not compatible with previous years. Don't let anyone tell you the '25 is the same as earlier models. I went through a big mess with Curt and U-Haul. U-Haul is replacing the skid plate with the wrong cutout.

Both EcoHitch and Stealth Hitch told me they are planning to deliver a revised 2025 production version in about a month.

 

This is... confusing. The most authoritative source -- "The Ioniq Guy" (Corbin) -- says that the hitch offered by U-Haul won't fit a 2025. But I called U-Haul last week and their hitch experts said that the hitch they're offering (not the Curt hitch) has been successfully installed on 2025 Ionq 5's. I'll find out when I get to the local U-Haul store on Wednesday, and will report back.

 

Reporting back on my trip to the local U-Haul: The hitch (Horizon Global, Model 76332) does not fit a '25 because of the bulge created by mass damper added to the rear suspension. That, despite what the U-Haul hitch experts said when I called. (Earlier in this thread, there's a good photo of a hitch with a cutout to accommodate that bulge.) And of course Corbin and the rest of you were right. The installer at the U-Haul store said he would tell the central hitch office about the problem, and he expects that they'll figure it out.

 

I certainly wouldn't pay $568 for something that a hitch from Torklift Central can do just as well for almost half the price. Sure you can't remove the receiver but who cares? Wear it like a badge of honor!

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I certainly wouldn't pay $568 for something that a hitch from Torklift Central can do just as well for almost half the price. Sure you can't remove the receiver but who cares? Wear it like a badge of honor!

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Oh fantastic, I'm grabbing the Torklift on pre-order! Corbin, would you know if the trailer wiring harness from the 2022-24 models are the same as the 2025 model? Or would it need a different harness?

 

Be aware the stealth RACK package is not for towing you'll need the gooseneck ball and safety chain for towing .The entire pack cost be nearly $1k USD.

 

Yeah, my sole use would be for a bike rack.

 

I got in on the pre-order for the Torklift EcoHitch for the 2025 Ioniq 5 and am waiting for delivery. I previously installed a Torklift EcoHitch on my 2017 Chevy Bolt (actually two of them on two different Bolts). Not worried about the installation process, though I am inclined to see if I can do it without removing the bumper. My main use is for a bike rack (RockyMounts MonoRail). I like the bike rack, but when loaded with two bikes, it does largely block the tail lights on my Bolt. Not sure if it will be a problem on the Ioniq 5, but I am thinking I should go ahead and install the Hyundai wiring harness (trailer) in case I need to add lights to the bike rack.

I do have a question about which Hyundai wiring harness is suitable for the 2025 model. I see confusing information from Ioniq 5 owners and from online vendors suggesting the Hyundai part number GIF67-AC100 is compatible with the 2025 model year Ioniq 5, but the GIF67-AC101 is not. However, I've also seen comments that the GIF67-AC100 has issues and was replaced by the GIF67-AC101. Other information suggests the GIF67-AC101 is not compatible with the 2025 wiring plugs. Has anyone installed the wiring harness on the 2025 Ioniq 5 successfully? Any recommendations?

 

I got in on the pre-order for the Torklift EcoHitch for the 2025 Ioniq 5 and am waiting for delivery. I previously installed a Torklift EcoHitch on my 2017 Chevy Bolt (actually two of them on two different Bolts). Not worried about the installation process, though I am inclined to see if I can do it without removing the bumper. My main use is for a bike rack (RockyMounts MonoRail). I like the bike rack, but when loaded with two bikes, it does largely block the tail lights on my Bolt. Not sure if it will be a problem on the Ioniq 5, but I am thinking I should go ahead and install the Hyundai wiring harness (trailer) in case I need to add lights to the bike rack.

I do have a question about which Hyundai wiring harness is suitable for the 2025 model. I see confusing information from Ioniq 5 owners and from online vendors suggesting the Hyundai part number GIF67-AC100 is compatible with the 2025 model year Ioniq 5, but the GIF67-AC101 is not. However, I've also seen comments that the GIF67-AC100 has issues and was replaced by the GIF67-AC101. Other information suggests the GIF67-AC101 is not compatible with the 2025 wiring plugs. Has anyone installed the wiring harness on the 2025 Ioniq 5 successfully? Any recommendations?

Watching your post because I have the same questions....

 

I went from Bolt to Ionic too, I got honked at when signaling a turn with the bolt ,poor visibility.My 2024 Ionic has much better lite visibility at least with the Thule rack ..Also the techonsa wire harness was easy ,plug and play.I believe the bumper is removed to facilitate torqueing mounting bolts ,from my experience.

 

The Torklift/Ecohitch page is no longer a pre-order and has gone up to full-price. Fingers crossed this means that the pre-orders will be shipping soon!