2017 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
14,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 41 complaints (34.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 29.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 12.2% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.3% |
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 | 14 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Electrical System: 14; Engine: 11; Hybrid Propulsion System: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Power Train: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 10; 2021: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 6; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11006515 · 2017-07-20 (July 20, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11006515 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11013929 · 2017-08-09 (August 9, 2017)
CAR WOULDN'T STOP ON INCLINES WHEN RADAR SET AND OPERATIONAL. DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT ISSUE. THIS HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES NOW AND I AM ATTACHING TWO PHOTOS OF INTERSECTION OF INDIA HOOK RD AND CELANESE RD IN ROCK HILL ,SC WHERE UNIT DIDN'T FUNCTION. UNIT ALSO HAS NOT WORKED AT TWIN LAKES AND CELANESE RD NUMEROUS TIMES IN SAME TOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11013929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11044829 · 2017-11-09 (November 9, 2017)
IN A PARKING LOT. WAS SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT A FULL STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED AND CAR ACCELERATED, MOVING FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO BE CONTROLLED OR STOPPED. COLLISION INTO BRICK BUILDING OCCURRED.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11044829 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046190 · 2017-11-15 (November 15, 2017)
NOT A COMPLAINT, A CONCERN OVER THE FACT THAT MY DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR 2 DAYS FOR A SAFETY RECALL (T2J 2017 IONIQ TRACTION MOTOR INSPECTION AND OR REPLACEMENT), AND I CANNOT FIND ANY THING ON NHTSA OR HYUNDAIUSA (OR OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES) REGARDING THIS RECALL? I FOUND A COMPLAINT THAT SOUNDS SIMILAR, NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11006515, BUT NO INDICATION OF RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11046190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11052140 · 2017-12-04 (December 4, 2017)
PURCHASED VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2017. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 1ST, 2017. PROBLEMS SHORTLY FOLLOWED AFTER LEAVING DEALER. VEHICLE HESITATES, SHUDDERS, AND JERKS WHILE GAS ENGINE IS ENGAGED WHILE IN MOTION. ALSO, SOMETIMES ALMOST LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION USING THE GAS ENGINE. WHILE RUNNING IN EV MODE, NO ISSUES OR OCCURRENCES. VEHICLE NOW HAS 1822 MILES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THREE TIMES. NO RESOLUTION FOR PROBLEM, AS WELL AS BEING MISDIAGNOSED EACH TIME. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGE READS "A P…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11052140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11056803 · 2017-12-27 (December 27, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS. THE CONTACT GUESSED THAT THE ISSUE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM OR FUMES COULD BE EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TESTING AND TREATMENT. THE DEALER (VISION HYUNDAI HENRIETTA ROCHESTER, 2525 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, [phone removed]) HAD NOT YET PROVIDED ODOR TESTING, BUT PROVIDED VARIOUS REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11056803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11065192 · 2018-02-01 (February 1, 2018)
2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUN GLARE BLOCKING OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLARE OCCURS WHEN THE SUN SHINES IN THE FRONT WINDOW ABOUT 30-45 DEGREES LEFT OR RIGHT OF THE VEHICLES HEADING AND ABOUT 20 TO 40 DEGREES ABOVE THE HORIZON. THE SUNLIGHT REFLECTS OFF OF THE SHINY SURFACE ON THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE SHINY SURFACE ON THE PANEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11065192 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11075286 · 2018-02-27 (February 27, 2018)
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY VEHICLE JERKED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND WAS SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND DID NOT GO AWAY AT ALL. ALTHOUGH, MY CAR WAS ACCELERATING AND SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF, IT WAS STRUGGLING TO GO PAST 20MPH. WHEN I GOT HOME AND PARKED MY CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO REVERSE MY CAR, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN REVERSE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME OR IN FRONT OF ME OR ELSE I'M SURE THERE WOULD'VE BEEN A CRASH. ON TOP OF THIS, THE CAR HAS ONLY 1700MILES ON IT AND WAS BAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,770 miles reported. Look up ODI 11075286 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V260000 · Hybrid Propulsion System
Reported: 2018-04-24 (April 24, 2018)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V704000 · Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Reported: 2018-10-05 (October 5, 2018)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Consequence: The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V459000 · Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Reported: 2022-06-28 (June 28, 2022)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Consequence: An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign record ↗