repaired · 2023 Q4
Module: onboard (obcm)
Risk. Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-944 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Ioniq Electric year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ioniq Electric median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric safety ratings
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Ioniq Electric owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Just before 3 PM on Sunday, 14MAY, my Hyundai Ioniq had been charging for a few hours as usual and I heard a circuit breaker "pop". I went outside to check on my car, and my car had started smoking. I immediately unplugged the charger and after the smoke cleared, found that both the charger I…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the issue confirmed that parts were not yet…
IF YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN WHILE REGENERATING, THEN NEED TO SPEED UP YOU CAN'T. THE ACTIVE FLAP SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND MAKES THE CAR GO INTO A LIMP MODE. IT CORRECTS ITSELF ABOUT A SECOND OR MORE. HAVING TO SPEED UP FOR THE LIGHT THAT WAS RED AND NOW GREEN CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I COULDN'T…
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