2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Electric years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. That ranks 4th out of 5 Ioniq Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 | 2 | 100% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric.
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.
VEHICLE SAFETY HAZARD: ACTIVE HIGH-VOLTAGE ISOLATION FAULT (DTC P0AA6) WITH DECEPTIVE DEALER/MANUFACTURER BYPASS & CONCEALMENT. On April 15, 2026, the dealer scanned my 2021 Ioniq EV and uncovered DTC P0AA6 (Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault), which denotes a catastrophic…
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq EV. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not start or could not be restarted after being turned off. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to determine the exact cause of the failure but indicated that the failure…
Other Hyundai Ioniq Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Electric | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 Ioniq Electric | 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.