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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In HybridModel year report

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns 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
52 mpgcombined (gas only), 1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 53 city / 52 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and fuel system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 66 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 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

Electrical system: “Supplemental to my complaint filed April 18, 2026 regarding Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai (dealer code OR035). The dealership's Service Manager (Robin Farr) provided me with an HMA training report from Hyundai's internal system. Every staff member is listed at Certified : the baseline tier. No one is above this level. No EV/HEV-specific certification is indicated for any individual. …”

NHTSA complaint #11733084, filed 2026-04

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving the transmission started driving rough and the car was stuck in ev mode. Wouldnt even go back to hybrid mode. I kept driving until all my battery range was exhausted and lost acceleration and had to pull over the side of the highway. It was late at night so there was no one around or behind me, otherwise I would have been hit. Once stopped the car would not move at all so I called a tow to get me off the highway. I was away from home and had to tow it 120 miles back to the local dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677139, filed 2025-07

Fuel system: “Many times, when I back out of my driveway into the intersection in front of my house the vehicle hesitates for several seconds when shifted from Reverse to Drive. I am in a situation where I cannot accelerate if needed out of the intersection. This is a safety issue in my opinion. The dealer was not able to replicate the problem, even though it happens frequently and has not provided a solution. One time, on a long road trip, while climbing a grade the vehicle could not achieve normal highway speeds (could only get to 20-30 mph). …”

NHTSA complaint #11578030, filed 2024-03

Other or unknown: “Apparently, a front-end collision occurred while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a parking lot resulting in $1232 in damage to body parts, anti-collision radar, and electronic cruise control. Astonishingly, the bumper and even the front license plate sustained almost no visible damage whatsoever. See photos attached. The collision must have happened at extremely low speed and it is obvious the front bumper did nothing to protect the rest of the car--its primary intended function. This would be the equivalent of a house burning down to protect the fuse box. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362905, filed 2020-10, 21,000 miles

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 21,000 and 21,000 miles.

0%0–10100%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: 21,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20202021202220232024202520263
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 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic535252 gas only—

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 66 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 66 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202153,4000—52—Not enough data
202069730—52—Not enough data
20191121,0000—52—Not enough data

All Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid (Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 52 mpg combined, 53 city and 52 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 21,000 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.