Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years to avoid
The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years to avoid are 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
196
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2017–2022
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ioniq Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 61 |
Every Ioniq Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 61 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ioniq Hybrid years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ioniq Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Ioniq Hybrid has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 196 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.