2021 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: 06/08/21 first day i brought my new car hyundai ioniq 2021 model at hyundai lincolnwood. after use the car about 2 months, the engine light has been showing up that something wrong about the auto hold and epb. so i made an appointment for inspect in the next day. 09/21/21 - they were called to let .

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

35%

• 06/08/21 first day I brought my new car Hyundai Ioniq 2021 model at Hyundai Lincolnwood. After use the car about 2 months, the engine light has been showing up that something wrong about the auto hold and EPB. So I made an appointment for inspect in the next day. 09/21/21 - they were called to let
• The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the auto-hold warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was
• Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles. A warning light appears when this happens. This last time it was not raining and the cruise contro

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“06/08/21 first day I brought my new car Hyundai Ioniq 2021 model at Hyundai Lincolnwood. After use the car about 2 months, the engine light has been showing up that something wrong about the auto hold and EPB. So I made an appointment for inspect in the next day. 09/21/21 - they were called to let ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

25%

• Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles. A warning light appears when this happens. This last time it was not raining and the cruise contro
• Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles. A warning light appears when this happens. This last time it was not raining and the cruise contro
• When driving down the highway the cruise control will turn off and it is during sunny days and has happened many times. The check lane following assist LFA system notice comes on, the smart cruise ctrl conditions not met notice come on, the check smart cruise control system notice comes on, auto h

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles. A warning light appears when this happens. This last time it was not raining and the cruise contro”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

15%

• When driving down the highway the cruise control will turn off and it is during sunny days and has happened many times. The check lane following assist LFA system notice comes on, the smart cruise ctrl conditions not met notice come on, the check smart cruise control system notice comes on, auto h
• The Apple car play system quits when you are using maps.
• On a recurring basis, the warning lights come on for”AUTO HOLD” and “EPB” or emergency parking brake. Car continually beeps and gives warning until car is reset. During this time, the cruise control will turn off, causing safety issues during travel. Also, the other safety features seem to stop w

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“When driving down the highway the cruise control will turn off and it is during sunny days and has happened many times. The check lane following assist LFA system notice comes on, the smart cruise ctrl conditions not met notice come on, the check smart cruise control system notice comes on, auto h”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

3 complaints

15%

• The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic parking brake warning light, the auto-hold feature warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned o
• On a recurring basis, the warning lights come on for”AUTO HOLD” and “EPB” or emergency parking brake. Car continually beeps and gives warning until car is reset. During this time, the cruise control will turn off, causing safety issues during travel. Also, the other safety features seem to stop w
• Auto brake fault has been a constant issue with this 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. This causes lots of system functions to stop working (adaptive crusice control, lane keeping assistant, etc.) The dealer originally replaced the wiring harness, but it came back again and again with the same issue. They

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic parking brake warning light, the auto-hold feature warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned o”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

• The backup mirror remained on while driving down the road.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The backup mirror remained on while driving down the road.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 20 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: 06/08/21 first day I brought my new car Hyundai Ioniq 2021 model at Hyundai Lincolnwood. After use the car about 2 months, the engine light has been showing up that something wrong about the auto hold and EPB. So I made an appointment for inspect in the next day. 09/21/21 - they were called to let
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles. A warning light appears when this happens. This last time it was not raining and the cruise contro
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: When driving down the highway the cruise control will turn off and it is during sunny days and has happened many times. The check lane following assist LFA system notice comes on, the smart cruise ctrl conditions not met notice come on, the check smart cruise control system notice comes on, auto h
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic parking brake warning light, the auto-hold feature warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned o
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)