Most common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints by model year
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls (2)
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric owners say
Electrical system
Just before 3 PM on Sunday, 14MAY, my Hyundai Ioniq had been charging for a few hours as usual and I heard a circuit breaker "pop". I went outside to check on my car, and my car had started smoking. I immediately unplugged the charger and after the smoke cleared, found that both the charger I purchased months ago and the charge port on the Ioniq had melted. This rendered both items unusable. This is available for inspection. If I had not been home while the car was charging, if the car was inside, or if this had happened at any public charging station, this could of course cause any number of issues, from fire, to being exposed to the carcinogens of the burning/smoking plastics of the port and charger. The vehicle has been inspected by a GEICO insurance adjuster as well as Annapolis Hyundai.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the issue confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 150 / 122 / 136 MPGe | 124 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
The electrical system — 7 complaints, 78% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the most recent from December 7, 2021 (onboard (obcm)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.