Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID engine problems
10 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
124 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
13,383 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
10 of 124 complaints match this topic (8.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11606189 · 2024-08-02 (August 2, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure had been progressing, and the vehicle had become undrivable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a defective battery. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V704000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was pro…
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11606189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11607989 · 2024-08-12 (August 12, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle lurched forward and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the main power relay assembly had overheated, and the main power relay fuse was blown. The mechanic determined that the main power relay assembly and the fuse needed to be replaced. The mechanic determined that the…
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11607989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11671675 · 2025-07-07 (July 7, 2025)
I own a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid VIN: [XXX] that is covered under Recall 232 (NHTSA 22V-459) related to a defective Power Relay Assembly that poses a fire risk. I brought this issue to Hyundai 3 years ago and was told my vehicle was serviced. That turned out to be false. Recently, my car stalled on the road due to the exact electrical issue covered in Recall 232. I had it diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who confirmed it’s tied to the recall. I had the vehicle towed to a Hyundai dealership to have it repaired, but they: •Refused to pri…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11671675 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11672051 · 2025-07-08 (July 8, 2025)
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power relay assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired, but the mechanic overrode the computer system. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). Th…
Owner-reported narrative. 153,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11672051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11449635 · 2022-01-31 (January 31, 2022)
There is a defect with the transmission control module (TCM) and dual-clutch transmission (DCT). This defect prevents the car from properly accelerating from a stop. The defect manifests in the following ways when pressing the accelerator: unresponsive or sluggish acceleration, jerking, shuddering, failure to shift, stalling and complete loss of power. Typically, the TCM defect manifests in two ways: shuddering/delayed brake release, which has happened over 20 times and loss of power/engine revving out of gear which has occured three times. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11449635 at NHTSA ↗