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2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
3,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,400 miles.

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 leased a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he attempted to open the driver’s side door using the key fob; however, the door would not open. The contact contacted Hyundai roadside assistance who assisted him in jumpstarting and recharging the batteries. The contact was still able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that a couple of days later, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11453602, filed 2022-02, 3,400 miles

“Auto Hold/EPB lights come one while driving. Deactivates cruise control of on. Turns off auto hold. Ongoing issue with many reports but no recall or dealership knowledge. Ongoing issue since purchase.”

NHTSA complaint #11677617, filed 2025-07

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021240%
2019545%

Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

Brakes
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In 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