2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 6 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Risk: An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.
I am writing to dispute the denial of my paint defect warranty claim formally and to demand that Hyundai Motor America reconsider its decision. My 2018 Hyundai Ioniq (Silver, VIN: [XXX] ) is exhibiting significant paint bubbling â the identical defect that Hyundai has already acknowledged and…
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that both the passengerâs side front and rear carpets had become soaked with water and condensation from the operation of the air conditioning unit. The contact was also concerned that mold…
Sunglass holder would randomly come down and block rear view mirror completely. Unable to see the back.
I have put around 31K miles in my car. Day before yesterday ( Nov-2 ) when I was driving back home from work, suddenly I heard a noise. I pulled over and stopped the car. when I got down and checked, I noticed exhaust system or something similar to that fell off and touching the road. I have seen…
Other Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2017 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid · 2019 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.