2019 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC

2 recalls — 10 complaints

21V944000 Dec 7, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal i... Read more
Consequence
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
2,679 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
21V944000 Dec 7, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal i... Read more
Consequence
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
2,679 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 1 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
SEAT BELTS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
The instrument cluster (digital speed display) on my 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited has repeatedly turned off while driving. This issue happens randomly, especially in warm weather or after the car has been sitting in the sun. Sometimes the cluster reboots (I hear the start-up chime, the display ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
The instrument cluster (digital speed display) on my 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited has repeatedly turned off while driving. This issue happens randomly, especially in warm weather or after the car has been sitting in the sun. Sometimes the cluster reboots (I hear the start-up chime, the display ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Dec 16, 2021
The 12v system in my vehicle is defective, resulting in the vehicle failing to operate. Since I have only operated it about 4 times, i am unable to state whether the issue would occur while the car was being driven. I have had the car checked by the dealer twice, and it is now at the service depar... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 16, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
When ABS engages briefly on a wet surface, there is an incomplete transition from regenerative braking to friction brakes, resulting in a hard pedal that does not actually engage the brakes. This is very dangerous and I have experienced this loss of braking force multiple times when stopping in th... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 1, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 1# 1360258 SUBMITTED IN SEPT. IN PARTICULAR, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DEALERS REPLACE A WATER PUMP AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3 REPLACEMENTS SINCE AUG. THIS WAS THEIR EFFORT TO DEAL WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED CONTINUED INCIDENTS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 1, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 1# 1360258 SUBMITTED IN SEPT. IN PARTICULAR, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DEALERS REPLACE A WATER PUMP AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3 REPLACEMENTS SINCE AUG. THIS WAS THEIR EFFORT TO DEAL WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED CONTINUED INCIDENTS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 1, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 1# 1360258 SUBMITTED IN SEPT. IN PARTICULAR, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DEALERS REPLACE A WATER PUMP AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3 REPLACEMENTS SINCE AUG. THIS WAS THEIR EFFORT TO DEAL WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED CONTINUED INCIDENTS... Read more
SEAT BELTS Oct 28, 2020
Incident date: Oct 7, 2020
THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN WE WERE STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A FORD F150. WE WERE PUSHED INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US (VERY MINOR DAMAGE IN FRONT). I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND MY HEAD BOUNCED OFF OF THE DASHBOARD. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER AND HER HEAD... Read more
Crash 3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 21, 2020
Incident date: Aug 15, 2020
I HAVE HAD 4 INCIDENTS SO FAR OVER THE LAST MONTH, ALL LASTING UNDER 5 SECONDS. IN EACH CASE, THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING SWITCHES TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE USER. THIS PRESENTS AS WHAT FEELS LIKE A LEVEL 3 (STRONG) BRAKING WHEN NONE WAS ON AND NO FOOT IS NEAR THE BRAKE, OR IF THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 21, 2020
Incident date: Aug 15, 2020
I HAVE HAD 4 INCIDENTS SO FAR OVER THE LAST MONTH, ALL LASTING UNDER 5 SECONDS. IN EACH CASE, THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING SWITCHES TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE USER. THIS PRESENTS AS WHAT FEELS LIKE A LEVEL 3 (STRONG) BRAKING WHEN NONE WAS ON AND NO FOOT IS NEAR THE BRAKE, OR IF THE ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2019 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
Automatic (A1) (Front-Wheel Drive) 150.0 122.0 136.0 Electricity $550

CO2 Emissions: 0.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC across all model years (2017–2020).

8 Total Recalls
35 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 0 1 View
2020 1 9 View
2019 (current) 2 10
2018 2 0 View
2017 3 15 View

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