2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid. That is the most of any Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN 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.
Supplemental to my complaint filed April 18, 2026 regarding Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai (dealer code OR035). The dealership's Service Manager (Robin Farr) provided me with an HMA training report from Hyundai's internal system. Every staff member is listed at "Certified": the baseline tier. No one is…
Following a 12V auxiliary battery replacement at Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai [XXX] , April 3, 2026), the battery hold-down bracket was left completely unsecured. The retaining bolts were absent, (later found loose in the cargo tray area). The battery terminal cover was also improperly secured. I…
While driving the transmission started driving rough and the car was stuck in ev mode. Wouldnt even go back to hybrid mode. I kept driving until all my battery range was exhausted and lost acceleration and had to pull over the side of the highway. It was late at night so there was no one around or…
Many times, when I back out of my driveway into the intersection in front of my house the vehicle hesitates for several seconds when shifted from Reverse to Drive. I am in a situation where I cannot accelerate if needed out of the intersection. This is a safety issue in my opinion. The dealer was…
The rear driver's side seat belt completely detached from the shoulder attachment point.
Other Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2018 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid · 2020 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 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.