Most common 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems
Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Ioniq Hybrid years: 2019. Years to avoid: 2022, 2020. Compare all years →
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls (1)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2019 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 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid owners say
Speed control & acceleration
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq. The contact stated that while attempting to park into her son's parking pad, the vehicle independently accelerated reverse while in the reverse(R) position. The vehicle initially hit a gutter on the side of the house; as the vehicle continued to accelerate, the contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The vehicle continued to accelerate in reverse as it hit a porch column which swung the vehicle around and off the parking pad. The vehicle then hit a tree as she stood up on the brake pedal which finally stopped the acceleration. The contact immediately placed the vehicle into park and exited the vehicle. Once the acceleration stopped, her son parked the vehicle and informed her that several warning lights and warning chimes had sounded as he parked the vehicle. …
One morning, my father turned on the car. It was still in Park. He and my mom heard a noise, as if my dad was pushing on the gas pedal, but he was not. They turned off the car, turned it on again, and everything seemed fine. After driving for a bit, my father was back home and parking the car. Because of the way the parking lot is, you have to go slowly, less than 10 miles an hour, pushing on the gas a little to go up and incline and then turn right to slide into the parking spot as you break to finally park. As he was pulling into the parking spot, the car suddenly accelerated uncontrollably, and crashed hard into the building ahead. It broke pieces of the building, and the entire front of the car is totaled. My parents saw fire under the hood and my mom suffered a hand injury. They are otherwise unharmed. I know Unintended Sudden Acceleration was an issue with Ioniq EVs from 2019. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq. The contact stated that while attempting to park into her son's parking pad, the vehicle independently accelerated reverse while in the reverse(R) position. The vehicle initially hit a gutter on the side of the house; as the vehicle continued to accelerate, the contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The vehicle continued to accelerate in reverse as it hit a porch column which swung the vehicle around and off the parking pad. The vehicle then hit a tree as she stood up on the brake pedal which finally stopped the acceleration. The contact immediately placed the vehicle into park and exited the vehicle. Once the acceleration stopped, her son parked the vehicle and informed her that several warning lights and warning chimes had sounded as he parked the vehicle. …
The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, all lights, including the headlights. As a result, the vehicle veered off the roadway into a ditch, coming to a complete stop after colliding with a sign. The air bags did deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital and treated for intracranial hygroma, hematomas in both legs, burns, and various bruising. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic but instead towed to a towing yard. The vehicle was not repaired upon being declared a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Engine & cooling
I am not sure who to report this to, but NHTSA and Hyundai corporate office both report the car as having no recalls. The local dealership says it has 3, 2 for computer errors (my car currently has a computer error). When I asked the main Hyundai support people about this, they stated local dealership and the corporate office have different systems. I can concerned Hyundai is hiding recalls from the public by keeping them on a separate system at dealerships and not on the main website or NHTSA.
Recall work was performed to fix any possible overheating issues. A month later I notice me heater not working and then it starts over heating and smoking from the back, I take it in and they claim that it's just a bubble in the radiator. On 04/21/2020 about a month later without any warning lights prior it flashes that my engine is overheated and large clouds of white smoke starts coming out of my exhaust pipe. Hyundai service department said that because of a faulty switch coolant leaked into my engine and the engine is now ruined and needs to be completely replaced.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid a good car?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Ioniq Hybrid rates average: 18% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Ioniq Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best Ioniq Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
The speed control & acceleration — 6 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about throttle. Next are the electrical system (4) and engine & cooling (3).
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?
There is 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, the most recent from October 9, 2019 (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). 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 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 34,000 miles; 75% 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.