2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
2crashes
1fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid problems

  • Brakes~1,000 miles
    233%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    117%
  • Driver assistance
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    117%
  • Engine & cooling
    117%
  • Other / not specified
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

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.

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid6-speed dual-clutchFWD53 / 52 / 52

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (1) and driver assistance (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% 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.