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Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Ioniq Electric from 2017 to 2021: 24 owner complaints and 5 recalls across 5 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (9), 2020 (7), 2019 (6). Best fuel economy: 136 mpg combined (2019).

Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Photo: Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical14
Brakes7
Speed control / throttle5
Transmission & drivetrain2
Steering2
Fuel & propulsion2
Wheels1
Seat belts1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201729136
201810136
201916136
202017133
202102133

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (9), 2020 (7), 2019 (6).

How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq Electric had?

Across 2017–2021, NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).