Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | 1.8× | — | Brake | Caution |
| 2021 | 13 | typical | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2020 | 17 | 1.5× | — | Electrical | Caution |
| 2019 | 16 | −18% | 1 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2018 | 13 | — | 2 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2017 | 42 | — | 3 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Ioniq Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems
Latest Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls
Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871.
Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced.
Hybrid propulsion system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid should you avoid?
2022 and 2020 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Ioniq Hybrid years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2022.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other Ioniq Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (42), brakes (29) and engine & cooling (20). Electrical complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid had?
4 recalls across 2017–2022. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 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.