What year Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 and 2022 model years rank worst, with complaint index scores of 80 and 100 respectively.

What is the best year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?

The 2018 and 2021 model years are rated Best, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0, the lowest among the six model years covered.

Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have a recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 19V720000 covers 2019 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles with rear wheel lug nuts that may not have been sufficiently tightened, risking wheel detachment.

What is the main problem with the 2022 Ioniq Hybrid?

Brakes are the top reported issue for 2022, making up 71% of complaints for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 20,150 miles, mostly involving regenerative braking errors.

How many complaints does NHTSA have on file for the Ioniq Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 124 total complaints and 4 recall campaigns across the 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid model years.

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2017–2022)

Avoid the 2019 and 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, which carry complaint index scores of 80 and 100, the highest in the lineup, driven by engine and brake issues. The 2018 and 2021 model years score 20 and 0 and stand out as the best choices.

Avoid 2019 Avoid 2022 Best 2018 Best 2021

Model years: 6; 2017–2022
NHTSA complaints: 124
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 5
Top problem area: Electrical System

Ioniq Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2017	Caution	60	41	4	3	3	Electrical System	—	—
2018	Best	20	13	2	0	2	Engine	—	—
2019	Avoid	80	16	5	1	1	Engine	—	—
2020	Good	40	17	3	1	0	Electrical System	—	—
2021	Best	0	13	0	0	0	Electrical System	—	—
2022	Avoid	100	24	2	0	0	Brakes	—	—

Ioniq Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong

2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Index 100 · 24 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2022 Ioniq Hybrid has the highest complaint index in the lineup at 100. Brakes are the dominant issue, making up 71% of complaints with a median mileage at failure of 20,150 miles; owners describe regenerative braking errors that caused reduced braking effectiveness, sometimes recurring after resetting. Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems account for 33% of complaints, including forward collision warning lights triggering intermittently and front sensors reporting false failures. No recalls have been filed for this model year.

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2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Index 80 · 16 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2019 Ioniq Hybrid has a complaint index of 80. Engine problems make up 56% of its complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 23,441.5 miles; owners describe unexpected acceleration noises and cruise-control-related surges. Electrical System issues account for 25% of complaints, including reports of vehicles losing all lights while driving and one case of unintended reverse acceleration. NHTSA also logged a recall for insufficiently tightened rear wheel lug nuts on this model year, which could allow a wheel to detach.

Most common Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System42 (34%)
Engine34 (27%)
Brakes31 (25%)
Other23 (19%)
Fuel System16 (13%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (11%)
Transmission & Powertrain14 (11%)
Steering6 (5%)
Lane Departure5 (4%)
Structure & Body5 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 and 2022 model years rank worst, with complaint index scores of 80 and 100 respectively.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?: The 2018 and 2021 model years are rated Best, with complaint index scores of 20 and 0, the lowest among the six model years covered.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have a recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall 19V720000 covers 2019 Ioniq Hybrid vehicles with rear wheel lug nuts that may not have been sufficiently tightened, risking wheel detachment.
What is the main problem with the 2022 Ioniq Hybrid?: Brakes are the top reported issue for 2022, making up 71% of complaints for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 20,150 miles, mostly involving regenerative braking errors.
How many complaints does NHTSA have on file for the Ioniq Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 124 total complaints and 4 recall campaigns across the 2017-2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid model years.