2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 17%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,262miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, 17% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,262 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle lurched forward and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the main power relay assembly had overheated, and the main power relay fuse was blown. The mechanic determined that the main power relay assembly and the fuse needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11607989, filed 2024-08, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11489002, filed 2022-10Related recalls
- 22V459000Jun 28, 2022Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power…Covers: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017–2018, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid 2017–2018
- 18V704000Oct 5, 2018Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power…Covers: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017–2018
- 18V260000Apr 24, 2018Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing…Covers: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
15 complaintsEngine
12 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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