2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 6 Ioniq Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 54% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 23% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 73,020 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 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.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal ratting sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated…
Auto brake fault has been a constant issue with this 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. This causes lots of system functions to stop working (adaptive crusice control, lane keeping assistant, etc.) The dealer originally replaced the wiring harness, but it came back again and again with the same issue. They…
On a recurring basis, the warning lights come on forâAUTO HOLDâ and âEPBâ or emergency parking brake. Car continually beeps and gives warning until car is reset. During this time, the cruise control will turn off, causing safety issues during travel. Also, the other safety features seem to…
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the electronic parking brake and auto hold indicator lights erroneously activated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no…
Iâm driving with cruise control on the highway at 65 and all of a sudden it shuts off. The check cruise system light comes on along with a triangle with an exclamation point in the middle of it in the lower left side of dashboard and the letters EPB lights up on the lower right side of dashboard.
Other Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years
← 2020 Ioniq Hybrid · 2022 Ioniq Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ioniq Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Hybrid | 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.