2017 Hyundai Ioniq: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 40 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (26% of complaints); the 2018 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Jun 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 to wait 2 weeks to have the vehicle checked out.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2025
“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 moles on it this is my 5 visit to the dealership with no resolution have contacted the manufacturer”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure had been progressing, and the vehicle had become undrivable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a defective battery. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V704000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Hybrid Propulsion System · Jul 2024
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“I was driving on the freeway when my car started smoking. Pulled over immediately and 30 seconds later the entire front of the car was engulfed in flames. I hadn't received a second recall notice, but I did take it in the first time when a fire risk was mentioned.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2022
“I brought my Hyundai on November 18, 2022 to Huntington Hyundai at 1221 E. Jericho Tpke., for service to take care of a recall. My paperwork from Huntington Hyundai shows that recall 232 was performed. But in 2023 I began plans to move to Canada and to import my Hyundai into Canada. The Canadian registrar of imported vehicles told me that according to recall records, there is an outstanding recall on the vehicle. Recall 232! I learned from visiting a dealer in Buffalo New York that not Huntington Hyundai never applied to Hyundai USA for reimbursement for work performed on recall 232. Huntington Hyundai failed to even perform the recall that they stated they performed.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2022
“Hyundai has no date for remedy. Theres a remedy for same car but different vins. They told me our car was produced in a different manufacturer place so no remedy and they said it is what it is. It has almost been 30 days and I cant use the car for my business when this safety recall is out that was fixed in 2018.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2022
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Hybrid Propulsion System · Jun 2022
“Hello my vehicle VIN number is : [xxx] I import my car from usa to jordan and there are two items for recall . There's a fire smell in the vechicle and my car is broken at the current for the second reason of the recall . The agent refused to replace the parts because it's imported. Note that this recall is for manufacturers ?failure and for all vehicles around the world. Please help and give an opinion. With many thanks information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2019
“I have been having this problem for a while. I would be driving my car during the after and the dash (speedometer) would dim at first, but just yesterday the whole thing turned off except the green indicator as seen in the picture”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v704000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact called headquarter hyundai at 407-278-2596 (located at 3775 us-17, sanford, fl 32773) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Hybrid Propulsion System · Oct 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq reliable?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. The most complained-about area is electrical system (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Ioniq problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 34,000 miles or less.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning hybrid propulsion system: inverter. 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.