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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Ioniq Hybrid from 2017 to 2022: 125 owner complaints and 6 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (42), 2022 (24), 2020 (17).

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Photo: Alawadhi3000 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical42
Brakes27
Other / unknown22
Engine20
Transmission & drivetrain15
Speed control / throttle15
Forward collision avoidance12
Fuel & propulsion9

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2017342–
2018213–
2019116–
2020017–
2021013–
2022024–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (42), 2022 (24), 2020 (17).

How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid had?

Across 2017–2022, NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).