Most common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Ioniq Hybrid years: 2019. Years to avoid: 2022, 2020. Compare all years →
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls (3)
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid:
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 Hybrid owners say
Electrical system
I was driving on the freeway when my car started smoking. Pulled over immediately and 30 seconds later the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames. I hadn't received a second recall notice, but I did take it in the first time when a fire risk was mentioned.
I own a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid VIN: [redacted] that is covered under Recall 232 (NHTSA 22V-459) related to a defective Power Relay Assembly that poses a fire risk. I brought this issue to Hyundai 3 years ago and was told my vehicle was serviced. That turned out to be false. Recently, my car stalled on the road due to the exact electrical issue covered in Recall 232. I had it diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who confirmed it's tied to the recall. I had the vehicle towed to a Hyundai dealership to have it repaired, but they: Refused to prioritize the recall inspection Attempted to charge me $230 for diagnostics Told me it would take a week or more just to inspect the vehicle Denied the urgency of the recall, despite the known fire hazard I informed the dealership service manager Tom Swire I was recording, and he still refused to put his denial in writing. I have the recording. …
Engine & cooling
I was driving on the freeway when my car started smoking. Pulled over immediately and 30 seconds later the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames. I hadn't received a second recall notice, but I did take it in the first time when a fire risk was mentioned.
Unable for many time to get recall complete old recall was told not complete and now that i have an issue they are telling me it was done trans clutch . My car has been at the dealer for three months . It is at lafontaine hyuandi dearborn mi. The part i need to fix my engine /clutch has an indefinite date when it will be available. I had this same problem when my car was less than a year old with the drive shaft. I have been in contact with corporate Hyundai and the dealer we cannot get a hold of sometimes for a whole week. These engine problems have been a huge issue with Hyundai. The engine will suddenly slow down to 20s being a hazard risk. Dealers when i have tried to get recall wont do recall they say they only have one person who can do it. I have had recalls scheduled months out and then they cancel. …
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle but was unable to restart the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was then towed to the dealer to be repaired; however, the contact was informed that the battery management system was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the Better Business Bureau for assistance. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was 12,903.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the message "Starting Engine to Avoid Battery Discharge" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the 12-volt lithium battery had melted and expanded and needed to be replaced, along with the power relay assembly and fuse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The contacted stated that the vehicle was previously serviced and inspected under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V459000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) and 18V704000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recalls. The failure mileage was 135,262.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Ioniq Hybrid to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
The electrical system — 15 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (12) and fuel & propulsion system (12).
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, the most recent from June 28, 2022 (inverter). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022 and 2020. See the full Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 73% 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.