Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | typical | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2019 | 6 | — | 1 | Electrical | Few |
| 2017 | 9 | — | 2 | Electrical | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Ioniq Electric year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems
Latest Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Onboard (obcm)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
Remedy: Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided…
Hybrid propulsion system
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric should you avoid?
None of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (12), brakes (7) and speed control & acceleration (5). Electrical complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq Electric had?
3 recalls across 2017–2020. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.