Decode a Hyundai Ioniq VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.
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Hyundai Ioniq
About the Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai sold the Ioniq in the US for model years 2017–2022. Across those years NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints. The 2017 has the most complaints of any model year (50). EPA rates it at 52–59 mpg combined, counting the plug-in hybrid on gas alone. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.
US model years2017–2022
EPA classLarge Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns7
Owner complaints176 at NHTSA
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Generations
Hyundai Ioniq at a glance
One generation in the data, 2017–2022: 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 176 owner complaints.
NHTSA has 7 campaigns on file for Ioniq model years 2017–2022, and the 2017 shows up in more of them than any other year (5), ahead of the 2018 (3). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.
2017
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.
Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.
Owner reports · NHTSA complaints
What Hyundai Ioniq owners report
NHTSA data
Between them, the 2017 and 2019 hold 82 of the 176 complaints, or 47%. Tap any bar or generation.
176NHTSA complaints, 2017–2022
24mention a crash
6mention a fire
16injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearIoniq: 176 complaints · most for the 2017 (50)
2017··2020··
Top complaint areas · Ioniq
Mentions in 176 complaints, 2017–2022.
Electrical system63
Brakes39
Speed control / acceleration24
Engine and cooling23
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)21
Forward collision avoidance21
Crashes 24Fires 6Injuries 16
2017–2022
NHTSA data summary
The 2017 is the outlier. On its own it has 50 of the ’s 176 complaints (28%), more than any other Ioniq model year, and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (63 mentions), then brakes (39).
Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.
Owner complaints · by model year
Ioniq complaint breakdown by model year
NHTSA data
Every Ioniq version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.
EPA lists 22 Ioniq versions for model years 2017–2022 (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 74 g/mi, for the 2022 plug-in hybrid. Electric versions have none at the tailpipe. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.
Ioniq2017–2022
52–59 mpg · plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone · 119 MPGe plug-in hybrid · 133–136 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0–163 g/mi
2021
59combined MPG
151CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$1,150EPA yearly fuel cost
7/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
10/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
HybridPlug-in hybridElectric
Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Plug-in hybrids: mpg is on gas alone; MPGe combines gas and electricity. Source: fueleconomy.gov.
Compare rivals
Ioniq vs Toyota Prius vs Honda Insight
NHTSA + EPA data
Take 2017–2022. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Ioniq, against 10 for the Toyota Prius and 11 for the Honda Insight. Pick a range to compare.
Hyundai Ioniq
Model years 2017–2022
NHTSA recall campaigns
7
NHTSA owner complaints
176
EPA combined mpg
52–59
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.6 L · Electric
Also listed
hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
FWD
Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)
Electrical system 63
Brakes 39
Speed control / acceleration 24
Toyota Prius
Model years 2017–2022
NHTSA recall campaigns
10
NHTSA owner complaints
322
EPA combined mpg
41–56
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5, 1.8 L
Also listed
hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)
Brakes 48
Electrical system 45
Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 42
Honda Insight
Model years 2017–2022
NHTSA recall campaigns
11
NHTSA owner complaints
186
EPA combined mpg
48–52
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5 L
Also listed
hybrid
Drive (EPA)
FWD
Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)
Forward collision avoidance 64
Electrical system 33
Fuel system 29
NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.
Hyundai Ioniq VIN number location
Where to find the VIN on an Ioniq
Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.
The Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a trunk lid label. As a hybrid, some configurations add a battery system label under the rear seat.
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ
Common Hyundai Ioniq VIN questions
Which Hyundai Ioniq model years have the most owner complaints?
The 2017 leads with 50, ahead of the 2019 (32) and 2020 (30). Those first two alone make up 47% of the 176 Ioniq complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq had?
NHTSA’s recall records show 7 vehicle campaigns for model years 2017–2022, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.
Which Hyundai Ioniq recalls are high risk?
NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 18V-260, 18V-704, 22V-459 and 21V-127. Park-outside advisories came with 21V-127. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.
What fuel economy does the Hyundai Ioniq get?
It varies. EPA rates the 2017–2022 Ioniq at 52–59 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, with the plug-in hybrid counted on gas alone (119 MPGe on gas and electricity) (fueleconomy.gov).
How does the Hyundai Ioniq compare with the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight on recalls?
For 2017–2022 models the Ioniq has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Toyota Prius has 10, the Honda Insight 11. Complaints run 176, 322 and 186 in that order, with no sales adjustment.
