Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2017–2020) that have at least 5 complaints. 2017 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (12 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Ioniq Electric model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 6,800 | 1 | 42 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 6 | 6,800 | 1 | 56 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 9 | 40,000 | 2 | 53 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system12 39%
- Brakes7 23%
- Vehicle speed control5 16%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 6.5%
- Steering2 6.5%
- Wheels1 3.2%
- Seat belts1 3.2%
- Other or unknown1 3.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2019: “The car was stopped at a stop light when we were struck from behind by a ford f150. We were pushed into the stopped vehicle in front of us (very minor damage in front). I was in the passenger seat and my head bounced off of the dashboard. My daughter was in the seat behind the driver and her head was bounced off the back of the drivers seat. The seat belts kept us in our seats but the shoulder belts failed to engage. The car has since been totaled due to damage from the rear.”
NHTSA complaint #11366856, filed 2020-10, 11,000 miles2017: “If you are slowing down while regenerating, then need to speed up you can't. The active flap system light comes on and makes the car go into a limp mode. It corrects itself about a second or more. Having to speed up for the light that was red and now green created a dangerous situation. I couldn't go.”
NHTSA complaint #11352395, filed 2020-08, 80,162 miles2020: “8-1-2020 Hyundai motor america letter received that original window sticker had incorrect information and is not equipped with blind spot and rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist systems; however these vehcles are equipped with blind spot and rear cross traffic collision warning systems. How many other buyers were misled by the window sticker and sold a car with more extensive safety equipment than what they actually received? Should Hyundai recall the vehicle to install the devices as advertised and sold or reimburse the buyers for the difference and the lesser value car sold? …”
NHTSA complaint #11342715, filed 2020-08, 6,800 milesOther Hyundai models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology