Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 2026 · 27 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid, across 6 model years (2017–2022). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2019, with 10 complaints
2017: 0201702018: 4201842019: 102019102020: 5202052021: 5202152022: 320223

n = 27 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid year: 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2021 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2020 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System731
Power Train522
Service Brakes421
Vehicle Speed Control431
Forward Collision Avoidance320
Seat Belts320
Structure331
Engine221
Fuel/propulsion System210
Visibility/wiper220
Air Bags111
Engine and Engine Cooling110

All Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2022 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid30—Electrical System
2021 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid50—Electrical System
2020 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid50—Service Brakes
2019 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid100—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2018 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid41—Engine and Engine Cooling
2017 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2019 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?

Electrical System, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.