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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid from 2017 to 2022: 27 owner complaints and 2 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2019 (10), 2020 (5), 2021 (5). Best fuel economy: 52 mpg combined (2022).

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical7
Transmission & drivetrain5
Other / unknown4
Speed control / throttle4
Brakes4
Body & structure3
Seat belts3
Forward collision avoidance3

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201710–
20181452
201901052
20200552
20210552
20220352

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2019 (10), 2020 (5), 2021 (5).

How many recalls has the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid had?

Across 2017–2022, NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).