2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 6 Ioniq Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 51,250 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 38% | 51,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 19% | 7,142 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
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.
Engine Code: P090A01 The Hyundai IONIQ Blue lost reverse and while driving I experienced loss of power only to regain then lose then regain (a bucking motion). The drive significantly declined. Fortunately, I was able to get back home without injury. Vehicle towed to dealership where it currently…
The system lost its ability to audibly warn me of various conditions that were a risk to everybody in the car. Examples of alerts we could not here were: blind spot collision warning, cross traffic while backing up, driver attention alert when hands are not on the steering wheel, and audible…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Braking and acceleration control, yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car continued to move/accelerate after depressing the brake pedal, and upon applying additional force…
While attempting to park and depressing the brake the car made a sudden acceleration without input and hard braking did not slow the car. The car then impacted the curb. On another occasion while stopped at a red light the car began to move forward while the break was depressed. Pressing the break…
1. Component/System Failure: The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety Risk: On August 5th, while driving on the highway, my vehicle was involved in head collision. Despite the severity of the impact, the airbags did…
Other Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years
← 2018 Ioniq Hybrid · 2020 Ioniq Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ioniq Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 Ioniq Hybrid | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 Ioniq Hybrid | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 Ioniq Hybrid | 42 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
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 Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ioniq Hybrid model years, the 2019 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.