Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2017 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID
60 complaints (188% of segment average)
Main issue: 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.
2022 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID
38 complaints (119% of segment average)
Main issue: The regenerative brakes had an error go off, which caused the brakes to stop working properly. This error went off twice, once in my driveway upon starting my car, then it reset itself. And again while driving, in which I nearly rear ended the car in front of me due to the brakes not working. Hyunda