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Hyundai Ioniq ElectricModel year report

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,800miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
133 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 145 city / 121 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the traction battery and 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The regenerative brake system failed to operate as it normally does, and no indicator lights came on on the dashboard. This unexpected loss of braking force nearly caused me to hit the car in front of me. I had recently disengaged cruise control and was approaching a red light. I pressed my foot on the brake pedal and felt no response from the car. I lifted my foot and pressed again two or three times with no response, neither deceleration nor any change in the regenerative braking meter on the dashboard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11432875, filed 2021-09

Electrical system: “The traction battery on my Ioniq 2020 went bad after 3 months. The diagnostic panel warned me of an electric issue and the range dropped drastically. The dealer changed the battery no questions asked. My vin wasn't part of the recall. I wonder if the recall should have included a broader range of vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11421743, filed 2021-06

Forward collision avoidance: “When approaching a turn, I let off the accelerator but the car didn’t stop accelerating. Instead, it gently kept accelerating. I applied the brakes and the car started slowing down but not at the same rate I was applying brake pressure. Therefore I floored the brakes to try coming to a complete stop. Sadly, the cars ABS system did not engage, half of the car hopped over the curb at about 20 mph. I was able to steer the car back onto the road where it finally came to a stop but acted like it wanted to keep going until full blackout power loss happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #11634881, filed 2025-01

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,800 and 6,800 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20202021320232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ioniq Electric FWDElectricsingle-speed145121133 MPGe$550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202076,8001—133 MPGe—Not enough data
201966,8001—136 MPGe—Not enough data
2017940,0002—136 MPGe—Not enough data

All Hyundai Ioniq Electric model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric (Ioniq Electric, Electric) at 133 MPGe combined, 145 city and 121 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,800 miles and the middle half falls between 6,800 and 6,800 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.