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Buying a used 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 13 owner complaints on file

Both recalls on this year are critical and describe the same hazard from different angles: a power relay that can overheat and catch fire, one specifically citing heat at the rear seat. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside advisory. Owner reporting is thin — 13 unverified complaints filed with NHTSA, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries — spread evenly across engine, power train, electrical and unspecified, so the complaint data says little on its own.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. VIN-check both relay recalls; an older car may still have one open
3. Ask for documentation of the relay replacement, not just a dealer visit
4. Inspect the rear seat area for heat damage, odor or discoloration
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

What owners have reported to NHTSA

13 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• All Ioniq Hybrid recalls