NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2017–2022

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, covering model years 2017 to 2022. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (41), 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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4 recall campaigns on file
124 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2017–2022)

most complaints: 2017 (41 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (41 complaints)
latest recall 22V459000 (reported Jun 28, 2022)

16 complaints reporting a crash (12.9%)
5 complaints reporting a fire (4.0%)
7 complaints reporting an injury (5.6%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 41 of 124, or 33.1%. Next come 2022 (24) and 2020 (17). The fewest are for 2021, with 13 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2017	41	4	3	1
2018	13	2	0	1
2019	16	5	1	3
2020	17	3	1	1
2021	13	0	0	0
2022	24	2	0	1
All model years	124	16	5	7

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

Most-reported Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 41 complaints (33.1% of all 124), followed by Service Brakes (27) and Engine (19).

Components named most often in Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	41	33.1%
Service Brakes	27	21.8%
Unknown or Other	22	17.7%
Engine	19	15.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	15	12.1%
Power Train	14	11.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance	12	9.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System	9	7.3%
Hybrid Propulsion System	7	5.6%
Steering	6	4.8%
Lane Departure	5	4.0%
Structure	5	4.0%
Air Bags	3	2.4%
Back Over Prevention	3	2.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	3	2.4%

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 Hybrid recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Ioniq Hybrid, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2019. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

4 recall campaigns

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 3 campaigns	2018: 2 campaigns	2019: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 22V459000
Reported Jun 28, 2022
Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter
Model years 2017–2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Consequence:
An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA campaign 19V720000
Reported Oct 9, 2019
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Model year 2019
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence:
A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA campaign 18V704000
Reported Oct 5, 2018
Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter
Model years 2017–2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Consequence:
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA campaign 18V260000
Reported Apr 24, 2018
Hybrid Propulsion System
Model year 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.
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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, covering model years 2017 to 2022. The most recent, 22V459000, was reported on June 28, 2022 and is filed under “Hybrid propulsion system”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 41 of the 124 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.1%). The next are 2022 (24) and 2020 (17). 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 Hybrid complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 41 complaints, or 33.1% of all 124. Service Brakes (27) and Engine (19) 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 Hybrid?

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 Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 124 complaints, 16 report a crash, 5 a fire, 7 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.

8 models · most complaints first

The Hyundai models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Hyundai VIN decoder with every Hyundai model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Hyundai Sonata 1995–2026 · 63 recalls · 15,961 complaints
Hyundai Elantra 1995–2026 · 56 recalls · 8,573 complaints
Hyundai Santa Fe 2001–2026 · 46 recalls · 7,647 complaints
Hyundai Tucson 2005–2026 · 36 recalls · 6,267 complaints
Hyundai Palisade 2020–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,421 complaints
Hyundai Accent 1995–2022 · 25 recalls · 2,026 complaints
Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022–2026 · 15 recalls · 1,333 complaints
Hyundai Veloster 2012–2021 · 10 recalls · 1,289 complaints

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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.