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2017 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2017 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID has 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: while driving on the highway approx 65 mph, 3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, my car popped up the "check engine light" "hev check hybrid system" light and the ac stopped working. dealership said traction control motor went out, still waiting on repair after 27 days.. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 4 crash reports

60

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

12 complaints
20%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.
  • • CAR WOULDN'T STOP ON INCLINES WHEN RADAR SET AND OPERATIONAL. DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT ISSUE. THIS HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES NOW AND I AM ATTACHING TWO PHOTOS OF INTERSECTION OF INDIA HOOK RD AND CELANESE RD IN ROCK HILL ,SC WHERE UNIT DIDN'T FUNCTION. UNIT ALSO HAS NOT WORKED AT TWIN LAKES AND
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS. THE CONTACT GUESSED THAT THE ISSUE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM OR FUMES COULD BE EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

10 complaints
17%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.
  • • PURCHASED VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2017. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 1ST, 2017. PROBLEMS SHORTLY FOLLOWED AFTER LEAVING DEALER. VEHICLE HESITATES, SHUDDERS, AND JERKS WHILE GAS ENGINE IS ENGAGED WHILE IN MOTION. ALSO, SOMETIMES ALMOST LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION USING THE GAS ENGINE. WHILE RUNNING IN EV
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS. THE CONTACT GUESSED THAT THE ISSUE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM OR FUMES COULD BE EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

8 complaints
13%
  • • WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V704000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED HEADQUARTER HYUNDAI AT 407-278-2596 (LOCATED AT 3775 US-17, SANFORD, FL 32773) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. TH
  • • HELLO MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER IS : [XXX] I IMPORT MY CAR FROM USA TO JORDAN AND THERE ARE TWO ITEMS FOR RECALL . THERE'S A FIRE SMELL IN THE VECHICLE AND MY CAR IS BROKEN AT THE CURRENT FOR THE SECOND REASON OF THE RECALL . THE AGENT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PARTS BECAUSE IT'S IMPORTED. NOTE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints
10%
  • • NOT A COMPLAINT, A CONCERN OVER THE FACT THAT MY DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR 2 DAYS FOR A SAFETY RECALL (T2J 2017 IONIQ TRACTION MOTOR INSPECTION AND OR REPLACEMENT), AND I CANNOT FIND ANY THING ON NHTSA OR HYUNDAIUSA (OR OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES) REGARDING THIS RECALL? I FOUND A COMPLAINT THAT SOUN
  • • PURCHASED VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2017. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 1ST, 2017. PROBLEMS SHORTLY FOLLOWED AFTER LEAVING DEALER. VEHICLE HESITATES, SHUDDERS, AND JERKS WHILE GAS ENGINE IS ENGAGED WHILE IN MOTION. ALSO, SOMETIMES ALMOST LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION USING THE GAS ENGINE. WHILE RUNNING IN EV
  • • I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. I WOULD BE DRIVING MY CAR DURING THE AFTER AND THE DASH (SPEEDOMETER) WOULD DIM AT FIRST, BUT JUST YESTERDAY THE WHOLE THING TURNED OFF EXCEPT THE GREEN INDICATOR AS SEEN IN THE PICTURE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“NOT A COMPLAINT, A CONCERN OVER THE FACT THAT MY DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR 2 DAYS FOR A SAFETY RECALL (T2J 2017 IONIQ TRACTION MOTOR INSPECTION AND OR REPLACEMENT), AND I CANNOT FIND ANY THING ON NHTSA OR HYUNDAIUSA (OR OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES) REGARDING THIS RECALL? I FOUND A COMPLAINT THAT SOUN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints
8%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS. THE CONTACT GUESSED THAT THE ISSUE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM OR FUMES COULD BE EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TE
  • • WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL (A NOTICE, THEN AN INSTRUCTION TO FIX, APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS APART) REGARDING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION UNDER THE REAR SEAT. THIS FAULT MAY LEAD TO FIRES AND WE WERE TOLD TO CONTACT ANY FACILITY IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR THAT WOULD TAKE LESS THAN 30 MIN
  • • HELLO MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER IS : [XXX] I IMPORT MY CAR FROM USA TO JORDAN AND THERE ARE TWO ITEMS FOR RECALL . THERE'S A FIRE SMELL IN THE VECHICLE AND MY CAR IS BROKEN AT THE CURRENT FOR THE SECOND REASON OF THE RECALL . THE AGENT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PARTS BECAUSE IT'S IMPORTED. NOTE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS. THE CONTACT GUESSED THAT THE ISSUE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM OR FUMES COULD BE EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 60 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY CAR POPPED UP THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" "HEV CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHT AND THE AC STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID TRACTION CONTROL MOTOR WENT OUT, STILL WAITING ON REPAIR AFTER 27 DAYS.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: NOT A COMPLAINT, A CONCERN OVER THE FACT THAT MY DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR 2 DAYS FOR A SAFETY RECALL (T2J 2017 IONIQ TRACTION MOTOR INSPECTION AND OR REPLACEMENT), AND I CANNOT FIND ANY THING ON NHTSA OR HYUNDAIUSA (OR OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES) REGARDING THIS RECALL? I FOUND A COMPLAINT THAT SOUN

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2022
38Above Average
2021
20Excellent Reliability
2020
27Above Average
2019
32Above Average
2018
18Excellent Reliability
2017
60Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Fire reports
4
Crash reports
4
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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