2019 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
23,442 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Electrical System: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 5; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11497532 · 2022-12-15 (December 15, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq. The contact stated that while attempting to park into her son's parking pad, the vehicle independently accelerated reverse while in the reverse(R) position. The vehicle initially hit a gutter on the side of the house; as the vehicle continued to accelerate, the contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The vehicle continued to accelerate in reverse as it hit a porch column which swung the vehicle around and off the parking pad. The vehicle then hit a tree as she stood up on the brake pe…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11497532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11517090 · 2023-04-14 (April 14, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH with the cruise control activated, the cruise control button became stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintendedly. During the failure, the cruise control could not be disengaged using the cruise control button or while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate while depressing the brake pedal; however, after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle would independently accelerate. The contact was able to stop th…
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11517090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11183801 · 2019-03-03 (March 3, 2019)
FOR THE SECOND COLD MORNING THIS YEAR MY IONIQ STALLED. I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. TEMPERATURE WAS -3F, I PRESS THE POWER BUTTON, CAR TRIED TO START AND STALLED THREE TIMES IN A ROW THEN GOT A CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN AND IT STARTED TO STALL, I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO KEEP A HIGH IDLE FOR A MINUTE. THE CAR RAN NORMAL DURING MY 7 MILE COMMUTE AFTER INCREASING THE I.
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11183801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11744771 · 2026-06-17 (June 17, 2026)
Engine Code: P090A01 The Hyundai IONIQ Blue lost reverse and while driving I experienced loss of power only to regain then lose then regain (a bucking motion). The drive significantly declined. Fortunately, I was able to get back home without injury. Vehicle towed to dealership where it currently sits.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11744771 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11512872 · 2023-03-20 (March 20, 2023)
My 2019 hyndai ioniq electrical system stopped working and results in the front door claiming that is not open. An internet search showed that this is common many hyundais and in particular the ioniq. The issue with this is 1) there is no way to know how bad this electrical issue, 2) since the door may or may not be open, the risk of the door opening while driving is present, and 3) all other notifications on my dash are no longer usable; i have no way of knowing fuel left, mpg, or any other safety warnings on the dash. Finally, the issue creat…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11512872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11535560 · 2023-07-31 (July 31, 2023)
What component of system failed or malfunctioned? Sudden deceleration, not sure what system this is a part of. Is it available for inspection upon request? No, I don't know what is causing the problem so have not been able to have the specific system looked at. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I have been driving on the highway and experienced sudden deceleration of the vehicle multiple times over the past four years. Not being able to control deceleration puts me and the people around me at risk for collision. I am …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11535560 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11522137 · 2023-05-15 (May 15, 2023)
This car, along with several other models of Kia and Hyundai, are unsafe due to the ease with which they can be stolen. Hyundai/Kia must recall all of their vehicles that lock proper anti-theft mechanisms in the ignition, steering column, and drive train. Until this is done, all American auto dealers and insurance companies must refuse to sell and insure any new Hyundais and Kias.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11522137 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11714614 · 2026-01-30 (January 30, 2026)
The system lost its ability to audibly warn me of various conditions that were a risk to everybody in the car. Examples of alerts we could not here were: blind spot collision warning, cross traffic while backing up, driver attention alert when hands are not on the steering wheel, and audible blinker sounds. After the loss of the audible alerts, I nearly collided with vehicles that were in my blind spot because the alert was no longer present.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11714614 at NHTSA ↗