2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Electric years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Ioniq Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,050 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 4 | 67% | 6,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 50% | 6,050 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls (1)
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.
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 instrument cluster (digital speed display) on my 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited has repeatedly turned off while driving. This issue happens randomly, especially in warm weather or after the car has been sitting in the sun. Sometimes the cluster reboots (I hear the start-up chime, the display…
The 12v system in my vehicle is defective, resulting in the vehicle failing to operate. Since I have only operated it about 4 times, i am unable to state whether the issue would occur while the car was being driven. I have had the car checked by the dealer twice, and it is now at the service…
When ABS engages briefly on a wet surface, there is an incomplete transition from regenerative braking to friction brakes, resulting in a hard pedal that does not actually engage the brakes. This is very dangerous and I have experienced this loss of braking force multiple times when stopping in the…
This is a follow up to complaint number 1# 1360258 submitted in sept. In particular, i have had multiple dealers replace a water pump and related assemblies for a total of 3 replacements since aug. This was their effort to deal with the electrical system issues that have resulted continued…
The car was stopped at a stop light when we were struck from behind by a ford f150. We were pushed into the stopped vehicle in front of us (very minor damage in front). I was in the passenger seat and my head bounced off of the dashboard. My daughter was in the seat behind the driver and her head…
Other Hyundai Ioniq Electric years
← 2018 Ioniq Electric · 2020 Ioniq Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ioniq Electric | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Electric | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Ioniq Electric | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Ioniq Electric | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.