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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
36%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, 36% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Car wouldn't stop on inclines when radar set and operational. Dealer could not correct issue. This has occurred numerous times now and I am attaching two photos of intersection of india hook rd and celanese rd in rock hill ,sc where unit didn't function. Unit also has not worked at twin lakes and celanese rd numerous times in same town.”

NHTSA complaint #11013929, filed 2017-08, 3,300 miles

“While driving on the highway approx 65 MPH, 3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, my car popped up the check engine light hev check hybrid system light and the AC stopped working. Dealership said traction control motor went out, still waiting on repair after 27 days.”

NHTSA complaint #11006515, filed 2017-07, 3,700 miles

“I have had issues with the car losing speed and start to flutter. The last time it did this it locked up my steering wheel and engine cut off this has been an ongoing issue with this car only had it less than a year and the dealership cannot remedy the issue there is some kind of electrical issue because all lights come on car has less than 50k moles on it this is my 5 visit to the dealership with no resolution have contacted the manufacturer”

NHTSA complaint #11658566, filed 2025-05

“I was driving on the freeway when my car started smoking. Pulled over immediately and 30 seconds later the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames. I hadn’t received a second recall notice, but I did take it in the first time when a fire risk was mentioned.”

NHTSA complaint #11498124, filed 2022-12

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022729%
2021754%
2020635%
2019425%
2018323%
20171536%

Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Engine
12 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology