2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Electric years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. That is the most of any Ioniq Electric model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 78% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 40,381 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 22% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | 40,381 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:onboard (obcm); electrical system:software
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
Risk: Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
Risk: If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The steering is "sticky" causing the vehicle to zig-zag, rather than track straight, especially at highway speeds. If you take your eyes off the road for a second, the vehicle will veer into other lanes. It requires constant vigilance beyond what is required for normal driving to remian in your…
Just before 3 PM on Sunday, 14MAY, my Hyundai Ioniq had been charging for a few hours as usual and I heard a circuit breaker "pop". I went outside to check on my car, and my car had started smoking. I immediately unplugged the charger and after the smoke cleared, found that both the charger I…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the issue confirmed that parts were not yet…
If you are slowing down while regenerating, then need to speed up you can't. The active flap system light comes on and makes the car go into a limp mode. It corrects itself about a second or more. Having to speed up for the light that was red and now green created a dangerous situation. I couldn't…
12v battery has failed every year since ownership. The last battery was bubbling and had a horrible odor.
Other Hyundai Ioniq Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ioniq Electric | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Electric | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 Ioniq Electric | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Ioniq Electric | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ioniq Electric model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.