2021 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
17,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 13 complaints (46.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 38.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
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 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 |
| Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Sensors | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Electrical System: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera: 1; Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Sensors: 1; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (3). 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2021: 2; 2022: 6; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 11438067 · 2021-10-25 (October 25, 2021)
06/08/21 first day I brought my new car Hyundai Ioniq 2021 model at Hyundai Lincolnwood. After use the car about 2 months, the engine light has been showing up that something wrong about the auto hold and EPB. So I made an appointment for inspect in the next day. 09/21/21 - they were called to let me know that the car had been fixed and it was ready to pick up. So I went to pick up around 3.00p.m. after checked my car and about to leave the dealership, the auto hold engine light was show up again. So I had to take my car back to fix it. After…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11439759 · 2021-11-08 (November 8, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the auto-hold warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that he had to pay a diagnostic fee to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to another dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11439759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466017 · 2022-05-25 (May 25, 2022)
Two different scenarios with this cruise control are problems with this vehicle. When it is raining the system with the cruise control does not work and the shop told me it happens with other vehicles. A warning light appears when this happens. This last time it was not raining and the cruise control quit working and the warning light came on as well as another system warning light. I showed the picture to the guy at the shop and he said after I showed him the picture he knew what to do, he had to reset the system. Yes, it’s available for inspe…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466017 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11480269 · 2022-08-19 (August 19, 2022)
Owner of 2021 Hyundai Hybrid Ioniq. Auto hold and EPB (electronic parking brake) malfunction lights come on randomly. After inspection at dealership electronic brake control module needs replacing, not communicating with car Module is currently on backorder and may take six weeks for part to come in. Dealership's service dept. fully understood what repair is needed and is taking care of the problem. We were strongly advised NOT TO DRIVE the car until repaired. Vehicle could possibly auto stop going at high speeds. Dealership provided a …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11480269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11480581 · 2022-08-22 (August 22, 2022)
When driving down the highway the cruise control will turn off and it is during sunny days and has happened many times. The check lane following assist LFA system notice comes on, the smart cruise ctrl conditions not met notice come on, the check smart cruise control system notice comes on, auto hold, EPB and two triangles appear. Happened 4/2, 4/20, 6/9, 6/17. I have told service about it but they say there isn’t any problem.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11480581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11480584 · 2022-08-22 (August 22, 2022)
The Apple car play system quits when you are using maps.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11480584 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11480586 · 2022-08-22 (August 22, 2022)
The backup mirror remained on while driving down the road.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11480586 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11484263 · 2022-09-13 (September 13, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic parking brake warning light, the auto-hold feature warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper had failed and needed to be replaced; however, parts were …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11484263 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.