2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid ranks 6th out of 6 model years with a complaint index of 0, earning a "Best" verdict. NHTSA lists 13 complaints, 0 recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Ioniq Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (54%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (31%)
- Brakes3 (23%)
- Engine3 (23%)
- Other3 (23%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Auto-hold and electronic parking brake (EPB) warning lights illuminate randomly on the instrument panel, sometimes with no clear cause found by dealers.
- Adaptive cruise control shuts off unexpectedly during highway driving, occurring on both rainy and sunny days.
- When the auto-hold/EPB fault triggers, related driver-assist features like lane following assist and smart cruise control also stop working.
- Electronic brake control module failures have been reported, requiring module replacement and, in at least one case, a long wait for a backordered part.
- One owner reported an abnormal rattling sound and failure to accelerate at 73,020 miles, accompanied by illuminated check engine and oil warning lights, after a median mileage of 73,020 for engine-related complaints.
- A dealer replaced a wiring harness for a recurring auto brake fault, and the issue only stopped after rear calipers were replaced.
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2021 compared with other Ioniq Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 model year has a complaint index of 0 and ranks best among the 6 model years with data, with 13 complaints and no recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
- The top problem area is the electrical system, accounting for 7 of the 13 complaints (54%), largely tied to auto-hold and EPB warning lights and cruise control shutting off. Brakes and engine each account for 3 complaints (23%).
- Does the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2021 Ioniq Hybrid, compared to 3 recalls for the 2017 model and 2 for the 2018 model.
- At what mileage do problems tend to appear on the 2021 Ioniq Hybrid?
- Electrical system complaints show a median mileage of 10,000, brake complaints show a median of 19,000, and engine complaints show a median of 73,020 miles.
- How does the 2021 Ioniq Hybrid compare to other model years?
- The 2021 model has a complaint index of 0 and a 'Best' verdict, compared to 'Avoid' verdicts for 2019 (index 80) and 2022 (index 100).