repaired · 2023 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
2020 Hyundai Ioniq ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-127 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 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.
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
2020 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
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric safety ratings
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
the Hyundai ioniq 5 doesn't turn on its brake lights when you're using single-pedal driving, as shown in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/U0YW7x9U5TQ?t=97 these should be recalled because you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop without the brakes turning on
The regenerative brake system failed to operate as it normally does, and no indicator lights came on on the dashboard. This unexpected loss of braking force nearly caused me to hit the car in front of me. I had recently disengaged cruise control and was approaching a red light. I pressed my foot on…
This issue is easily repeatable, when braking if you hit a bump (pot hole, etc.) the braking power is greatly reduced & the brake pedal becomes almost impossible to push down to stop the car, making it very hard to stop even when not coming to an abrupt stop.
Own a 2020 Ioniq Electric?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.