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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,000miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 15 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (12) and hybrid propulsion system (7). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 74 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Had required recall (#178) for a pra to be replaced performed 4/6/19, upon driving it noticed electronic, acid smell that went away. Today (4/7/19), upon driving it, the car's cabin filled with smoke that was coming from the rear seat. I immediately pulled over, shut the car off, removed as much items from the car as possible and called my wife, 2 miles down the road at home to bring a fire extinguisher. Upon her arriving roughly 5 mins later, flames began emerging from the backseat, which I quickly extinguished and proceeded to call 9-1-1. …”

NHTSA complaint #11194461, filed 2019-04, 42,000 miles

Engine: “Takara recall - my car was shut off and parked in my driveway. About an hour later, (my car was still off), as I went outside to talk to my family outside which we happened to be only about 15 feet of where my car was parked and still the engine was off! The next thing to my surprise and dismay, my car engine started up all by its self!!!??? I have 2 family witness verifying my engine was in fact running and there is absolutely no way I had anything to do with it! …”

NHTSA complaint #11245391, filed 2019-08, 34,000 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: “The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the message Starting Engine to Avoid Battery Discharge was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the 12-volt lithium battery had melted and expanded and needed to be replaced, along with the power relay assembly and fuse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746265, filed 2026-06, 135,262 miles

Other or unknown: “I have been having this problem for a while. I would be driving my car during the after and the dash (speedometer) would dim at first, but just yesterday the whole thing turned off except the green indicator as seen in the picture”

NHTSA complaint #11231703, filed 2019-07, 3 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,800 and 92,000 miles.

45%0–109%10–2518%25–500%50–755%75–10018%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20172018201910202120222023202420252026
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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid → · 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. 74 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 74 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20222420,1500———Rising
20211317,5000———Not enough data
20201737,8590———Rising
20191623,4421———Rising
2018132,0002———Not enough data
20174214,0003——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 15 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 12.

Has the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,800 and 92,000 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.