2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (7) · Hybrid Propulsion System (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (5)
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22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter 2022-06-28 · campaign 22V459000 · 10,575 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter 2018-10-05 · campaign 18V704000 · 10,575 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Hybrid Propulsion System 2018-04-24 · campaign 18V260000 · 10,156 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (74)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Electrical System 2025-05-08 · 25-01-024H-1 TSB · Service Campaign
some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using bluelink service functions. this may be due to an irregular disconnection on verizon’s communication network. follow the procedure in this tsb to reestablish the connection via the avn pinhole reset method.
Showing the 6 most recent of 74 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-04 · Power Train“after the dealership, michigan city hyundai (mch), performed part of the needed repairs, i became aware of what could/would have been a fire hazard (as evidenced by brownish/black heat spots, on the metal cover of the hybrid battery, under the rear seat. to maintain its recall-denial, mch blames the hybrid starter generator (hsg) for the damage to …”
2026-08-31 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“i was driving my two young daughters (ages [xxx] and [xxx]) to school, in clear conditions, when we suddenly heard a static-like noise. instantly, the car's check engine light and check ev battery light came on, and i realized i could no longer accelerate. i immediately pulled off to a safe shoulder and turned the car off and then back on. the ca…”
2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle has suffered a catastrophic failure of the hybrid drive motor rotor, transmission, and engine clutch, resulting in a $14,993 repair quote. this is a direct consequence of a failed remedy for nhtsa recall 18v260 (hyundai campaign 176).in february 2020, a dealer performed an 'inspection/cap' remedy under campaign 176. however, this did no…”
2026-06-24 · Hybrid Propulsion System · 135,262 mi“the contact owns a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. additionally, the message "starting engine to avoid battery discharge" was displayed. the vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the 12-volt lithium battery had melted and expand…”
2025-12-26 · Power Train“january 2022. the car was brought to dealership because the transmission was slipping in 3rd gear. service light was on. on my way the problem fixed itself. i explained that it happened only in the extreme cold here in michigan. they documented for warranty. said it may be due to clutch overheating on slippery roads. it was not. the cars was…”
2025-09-06 · Power Train“engine failure occurred on interstate. car was jerking and smoke coming from the hood and exhaust while engine was giving out. hyundai dealership confirmed something blew up within the engine and blew a hole out the side of it. check engine light came on about 2 weeks prior notified hyundai dealership as soon as this happened and they stated i had …”
2025-07-08 · Hybrid Propulsion System · 153,000 mi“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 …”
2025-07-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 cov…”
2025-06-09 · Steering“the 12v ion battery system part number 37507-g2120 (iccu) battery failed while driving, causing gas engine to turn off, which cancels power braking and steering, making vehicle impossible to control. read many reports on reddit and ioniq forums of this happening. no. it is unoperable there was no warning what so ever. no light, no symbol, nothing…”
2025-05-02 · Steering“i have had issues with the car losing speed and start to flutter. the last time it did this it locked up my steering wheel and engine cut off this has been an ongoing issue with this car only had it less than a year and the dealership cannot remedy the issue there is some kind of electrical issue because all lights come on car has less than 50k mol…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.