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Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, covering model years 2017 to 2021. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (9), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 24 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2017–2021)
  • most complaints: 2017 (9 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (14 complaints)
  • latest recall 21V944000 (reported Dec 7, 2021)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (12.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (4.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 9 of 24, or 37.5%. Next come 2020 (7) and 2019 (6). The fewest are for 2021, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Ioniq Electric owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2021Column chart of 24 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2017 with 9. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 9 complaints920172018: 0 complaints20182019: 6 complaints620192020: 7 complaints720202021: 2 complaints22021
Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201791000
201961010
202071000
202120000
All model years243010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Ioniq Electric components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 14 complaints (58.3% of all 24), followed by Service Brakes (7) and Vehicle Speed Control (5).

Components named most often in Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints (top 11)
Components named most often in Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints (top 11)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1458.3%
Service Brakes729.2%
Vehicle Speed Control520.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System28.3%
Power Train28.3%
Steering28.3%
Engine14.2%
Forward Collision Avoidance14.2%
Seat Belts14.2%
Unknown or Other14.2%
Wheels14.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Ioniq Electric, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2020. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Hyundai Ioniq Electric recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 2 campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 1 campaign2020: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V944000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Onboard (OBCM); Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2017–2019

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.

    Consequence:
    Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 21V127000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2020

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

    Consequence:
    An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V532000

    Reported

    Hybrid Propulsion System

    Model year 2017

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.

    Consequence:
    If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, covering model years 2017 to 2021. The most recent, 21V944000, was reported on December 7, 2021 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Hyundai Ioniq Electric model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 9 of the 24 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.5%). The next are 2020 (7) and 2019 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 14 complaints, or 58.3% of all 24. Service Brakes (7) and Vehicle Speed Control (5) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 24 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.