2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Engine Code: P090A01 The Hyundai IONIQ Blue lost reverse and while driving I experienced loss of power only to regain then lose then regain (a bucking motion). The drive significantly declined. Fortunately, I was able to get back home without injury. Vehicle towed to dealership where it currently sits.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2026
“The system lost its ability to audibly warn me of various conditions that were a risk to everybody in the car. Examples of alerts we could not here were: blind spot collision warning, cross traffic while backing up, driver attention alert when hands are not on the steering wheel, and audible blinker sounds. After the loss of the audible alerts, I nearly collided with vehicles that were in my blind spot because the alert was no longer present.”Owner report · Lane Departure · Jan 2026
“While attempting to park and depressing the brake the car made a sudden acceleration without input and hard braking did not slow the car. The car then impacted the curb. On another occasion while stopped at a red light the car began to move forward while the break was depressed. Pressing the break with additional force did not stop the vehicle and it continued to roll forward.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2025
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“This car, along with several other models of Kia and Hyundai, are unsafe due to the ease with which they can be stolen. Hyundai/Kia must recall all of their vehicles that lock proper anti-theft mechanisms in the ignition, steering column, and drive train. Until this is done, all American auto dealers and insurance companies must refuse to sell and insure any new Hyundais and Kias.”Owner report · Steering · May 2023
“I am not sure who to report this to, but NHTSA and Hyundai corporate office both report the car as having no recalls. The local dealership says it has 3, 2 for computer errors (my car currently has a computer error). When I asked the main Hyundai support people about this, they stated local dealership and the corporate office have different systems. I can concerned Hyundai is hiding recalls from the public by keeping them on a separate system at dealerships and not on the main website or NHTSA.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2021
“07/13/19 Car experienced uncontrolled breaking while traveling at 70 mph on President George Bush Tollway, Texas. All dashboard lights came on and only went off when car turned off then on. 09/26/21 Car experienced uncontrolled breaking while traveling at 70 mph on I-75 in Georgia. All dashboard lights came on and only went off when car turned off then on. 11/13/21 Car experienced uncontrolled breaking while traveling at 70 mph on I-35 in Texas. All dashboard lights came on and only went off when car turned off then on.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2021
“Recall work was performed to fix any possible overheating issues. A month later I notice me heater not working and then it starts over heating and smoking from the back, I take it in and they claim that it's just a bubble in the radiator. On 04/21/2020 about a month later without any warning lights prior it flashes that my engine is overheated and large clouds of white smoke starts coming out of my exhaust pipe. Hyundai service department said that because of a faulty switch coolant leaked into my engine and the engine is now ruined and needs to be completely replaced.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2020
“For the second cold morning this year my ioniq stalled. I was parked in my driveway. Temperature was -3f, I press the power button, car tried to start and stalled three times in a row then got a check hybrid system warning message. I turned the car off then on again and it started to stall, I depressed the accelerator to keep a high idle for a minute. The car ran normal during my 7 mile commute after increasing the I.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Ioniq Hybrid years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning wheels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.