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2 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On some 2017-2019 Ioniq Electric cars, a poor electrical ground connection can push the car into a limited backup mode with reduced power and weaker acceleration. While the car is in that mode, under certain conditions it can speed up on its own after you take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Dealers will update the software in the car's electric power control unit and repair the ground wiring at no charge.
The big lithium-ion battery that powers these electric cars can develop an internal short circuit, which can start a fire. As a first step, Hyundai offers a battery software update you can start yourself through the car's touchscreen, or a dealer can do it for you. After that, a dealer will inspect the battery pack and replace it if there is a problem. All of it is free. Park outside, away from buildings, until the update is done.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Ioniq Electric. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |