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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 27 owner complaints for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, covering model years 2017 to 2022. The 2019 model year drew the most complaints (10), 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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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 27 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2017–2022)
  • most complaints: 2019 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V459000 (reported Jun 28, 2022)
  • 5 complaints reporting a crash (18.5%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (3.7%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (11.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2019 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 27, or 37.0%. Next come 2020 (5) and 2021 (5). The fewest are for 2022, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2018–2022Column chart of 27 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2019 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2018: 4 complaints420182019: 10 complaints1020192020: 5 complaints520202021: 5 complaints520212022: 3 complaints32022
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201840000
2019103020
202052110
202150000
202230000
All model years275130

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

Most-reported Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (25.9% of all 27), followed by Power Train (5) and Service Brakes (4).

Components named most often in Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid complaints (top 13)
Components named most often in Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid complaints (top 13)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System725.9%
Power Train518.5%
Service Brakes414.8%
Unknown or Other414.8%
Vehicle Speed Control414.8%
Forward Collision Avoidance311.1%
Seat Belts311.1%
Structure311.1%
Engine27.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System27.4%
Visibility/Wiper27.4%
Air Bags13.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling13.7%

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 Plug-In Hybrid recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, newest first. The only campaign, 22V459000, covers model years 2017 and 2018.

  • 1 recall campaign
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V459000

    Reported

    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

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 Plug-In Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, covering model years 2017 to 2022. The campaign, 22V459000, was reported on June 28, 2022 and is filed under “Hybrid propulsion system”. The 2017 and 2018 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2019 model year, with 10 of the 27 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.0%). The next are 2020 (5) and 2021 (5). 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 Plug-In Hybrid complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 25.9% of all 27. Power Train (5) and Service Brakes (4) 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 27 complaints, 5 report a crash, 1 a fire, 3 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.