2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 Ioniq Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of the 6 model years with data, ranking it worst (rank 1) with a verdict of Avoid. NHTSA lists 24 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 0 recalls, with Brakes as the top problem area at 71% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes17 (71%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (33%)
- Electrical System7 (29%)
- Engine2 (8%)
- Lane Departure2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
What owners report
- Regenerative brakes intermittently stop working properly, sometimes nearly causing a rear-end collision.
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Auto Hold warning lights come on randomly with no clear cause, and the brake fails to hold as expected.
- Forward collision warning and front sensor alerts trigger without any actual obstruction, sometimes after a software update fails to fix it.
- Adaptive cruise control disengages on its own while driving, accompanied by EPB, Auto Hold, and check engine warning lights.
- Cruise control has been reported to unexpectedly accelerate the vehicle well beyond the set speed on the highway.
- Wheel misalignment is reported to persist even after two alignment procedures, alongside dashboard display glitches.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2022 compared with other Ioniq Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
- Among the 6 Ioniq Hybrid model years with data, 2022 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Ioniq Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 71% of the 24 complaints NHTSA has on file, mainly involving the Electric Parking Brake and Auto Hold systems and regenerative braking errors.
- Are there any recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2022 Ioniq Hybrid, compared to 3 recalls for the 2017 model and 2 for the 2018 model.
- How does the 2022 Ioniq Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 100 is higher than every other year listed, including 2021 (0, Best verdict) and 2018 (20, Best verdict), making 2022 the worst-ranked year.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes?
- The Brakes problem area itself shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among its 17 complaints, though the vehicle overall recorded 2 crashes and 1 injury, mostly tied to Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints.