2019 Hyundai Ioniq: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control; the 2018 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · 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 26 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 · Electrical System · 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 · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2025
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“While driving the transmission started driving rough and the car was stuck in ev mode. Wouldnt even go back to hybrid mode. I kept driving until all my battery range was exhausted and lost acceleration and had to pull over the side of the highway. It was late at night so there was no one around or behind me, otherwise I would have been hit. Once stopped the car would not move at all so I called a tow to get me off the highway. I was away from home and had to tow it 120 miles back to the local dealer. The engine clutch actuator failed and ruined my transmission and left me stranded in the middle of the night!”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2025
“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
“Many times, when I back out of my driveway into the intersection in front of my house the vehicle hesitates for several seconds when shifted from Reverse to Drive. I am in a situation where I cannot accelerate if needed out of the intersection. This is a safety issue in my opinion. The dealer was not able to replicate the problem, even though it happens frequently and has not provided a solution. One time, on a long road trip, while climbing a grade the vehicle could not achieve normal highway speeds (could only get to 20-30 mph). Big rigs were right behind the vehicle and were not happy having to slow down. Again creating a big safety hazard.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2023
“Seat belts are stuck and most times does not get intact or reset after you get out of car seat. It has been happening over a month.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 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
“On 08/13/2021 my wife was involved in an accident where the front air bag did not deploy causing her to hit the steering wheel and break her sternum casing extreme pain. We need to understand why the front air bag did not deploy?”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2021
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. 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.