2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles).

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Most common 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid problems

  • Electrical system~3,000 miles
    240%
  • Driver assistance
    240%
  • Brakes
    240%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    120%
  • Other / not specified
    120%
  • Seat belts
    120%

Share of the 5 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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2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid6-speed dual-clutchFWD52 / 51 / 52

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid at the same age. 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 3,000 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.