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2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Ioniq Electric years?

Ioniq Electric NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted15 complaints2017: 15 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 1 complaints
Ioniq Electric NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System440%
Brakes330%
Speed Control220%
Seat Belts110%

Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V944000Electrical SystemDecember 7, 2021 · 2,679 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.

Consequence

Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The 12v system in my vehicle is defective, resulting in the vehicle failing to operate. Since I have only operated it about 4 times, i am unable to state whether the issue would occur while the car was being driven. I have had the car checked by the dealer twice, and it is now at the service…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 16, 2021

“When ABS engages briefly on a wet surface, there is an incomplete transition from regenerative braking to friction brakes, resulting in a hard pedal that does not actually engage the brakes. This is very dangerous and I have experienced this loss of braking force multiple times when stopping in the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 16, 2021

“THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 1# 1360258 SUBMITTED IN SEPT. IN PARTICULAR, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DEALERS REPLACE A WATER PUMP AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3 REPLACEMENTS SINCE AUG. THIS WAS THEIR EFFORT TO DEAL WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED CONTINUED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 30, 2020

“THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN WE WERE STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A FORD F150. WE WERE PUSHED INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US (VERY MINOR DAMAGE IN FRONT). I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND MY HEAD BOUNCED OFF OF THE DASHBOARD. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER AND HER HEAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 7, 2020 · crash

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — common questions

Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2019 Ioniq Electric problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.