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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
29%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
3,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, 29% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“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

“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

“Purchased vehicle on november 4th, 2017. It is now december 1st, 2017. Problems shortly followed after leaving dealer. Vehicle hesitates, shudders, and jerks while gas engine is engaged while in motion. Also, sometimes almost loses power while in motion using the gas engine. While running in EV mode, no issues or occurrences. Vehicle now has 1822 miles. Vehicle has been in the service department three times. No resolution for problem, as well as being misdiagnosed each time. Check engine light illuminates, diagnostic message reads a problem has occurred with your engine control system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11052140, filed 2017-12, 1,200 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

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202214%
202118%
2019319%
2018323%
20171229%

Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Electrical system
15 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior 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.

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