2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Ioniq Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints, 41%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 41% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 35% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 18% | 24,825 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 12% | 37,859 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | 37,859 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid.
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.
While attempting a slow right turn from a complete stop at an intersection, I heard a loud thunk sound followed by an immediate loss of power steering response. The steering wheel spun freely with little resistance while the front tires did not respond proportionally. I was able to safely pull…
The charge controller failed twice and one of the times I was out on a dangerous road where there wasnât a safe spot to pull over. It was very sketchy.
The horn on my 2020 Hyundai Ioniq has stopped working. I checked the fuses and they are all good. Hyundai currently has several other models with recalls or at least known to fail. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection and no I have not had it looked at yet⦠dealer wants to keep it for 3-5…
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while idle, releasing the brake and pressing the accelerator, the vehicle would jolt forward before accelerating. The failure would occur intermittently and had become progressively more pronounced. There were no warning lights…
Other Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years
← 2019 Ioniq Hybrid · 2021 Ioniq Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ioniq Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 Ioniq Hybrid | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 Ioniq Hybrid | 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 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.