Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems by Year
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, across 5 model years (2017–2021). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ioniq Electric model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Ioniq Electric: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Ioniq Electric: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 Ioniq Electric: 6 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Hyundai Ioniq Electric model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ioniq Electric | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Ioniq Electric | 7 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 Ioniq Electric | 6 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Ioniq Electric | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Ioniq Electric | 9 | 2 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Ioniq Electric years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (9), 2020 (7), 2019 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Electrical System, with 14 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.