Hyundai IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
10,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 26 complaints (26.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 23.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.8% |
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 | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Electrical System: 7; Power Train: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (5). 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 6; 2023: 2; 2024: 4; 2025: 5; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 11469104 · 2022-06-14 (June 14, 2022)
While my wife and I were driving on the interstate, all dashboard warning lights came on at once, and the car began rumbling at regular intervals as it tried and failed to switch from electric vehicle (EV) mode to hybrid EV (HEV) mode, and the engine wouldn't start. At the same time, the power steering stopped working, the car struggled to go more than 40 MPH, and it started accelerating on its own and would not stop until I hit the brake. Each time the engine tried and failed to start, the car started accelerating again. I pulled off at a gas …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11349064 · 2020-08-13 (August 13, 2020)
I WAS DRIVING ON A 6 LANE RD., NEARING AN INTERSECTION. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE, TRAFFIC ON BOTH SIDES OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR, MY BRAKES FAILED. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS LUCKY THAT WE WERE ALL DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED AN I DID NOT HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES, JUST ONE WEEK OF NECK AND BACK PAIN. THE BRAKES FAILING HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. MY DAUGHTER WAS AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO TRAFFIC. THE LIGHT CHANGED TO YELLOW. WHEN SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY FAILED AND SHE HAD TO GO THROUGH THE YELL…
Owner-reported narrative. 973 miles reported. Look up ODI 11349064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11474067 · 2022-07-15 (July 15, 2022)
In the middle lane of a multiple lane highway, it suddenly gave a very confusing warning on the dashboard. It lost power and slowed down quickly to below 40 mph. It didn't help to press down the gas pedal. I was forced to switch from the middle lane to the passing lane in order to reach the shoulder. The car was side swept by another car in the passing lane because it was at low speed. Once it reached on the shoulder it stopped completely. If it gave a clear warning, for example, "pull out immediately!", and flashed the emergency light automati…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11474067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430790 · 2021-08-27 (August 27, 2021)
On 08/13/2021 my wife was involved in an accident where the front air bag did not deploy causing her to hit the steering wheel and break her sternum casing extreme pain. We need to understand why the front air bag did not deploy?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430790 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11677139 · 2025-07-30 (July 30, 2025)
While driving the transmission started driving rough and the car was stuck in ev mode. Wouldnt even go back to hybrid mode. I kept driving until all my battery range was exhausted and lost acceleration and had to pull over the side of the highway. It was late at night so there was no one around or behind me, otherwise I would have been hit. Once stopped the car would not move at all so I called a tow to get me off the highway. I was away from home and had to tow it 120 miles back to the local dealer. The engine clutch actuator failed and ruined…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11677139 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 0; 2020: 0; 2021: 0; 2022: 0