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2017 Hyundai Ioniq HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-459 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 59%Owner complaints438 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has problems

43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system163
Engine131
Hybrid propulsion system70
Power train71
Fuel/propulsion system51
Service brakes31
Vehicle speed control33
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
Steering20
6 other systems62

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 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.

82%repaired · 2020 Q2

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Recall 18V-704 · Oct 5, 2018 · 10,575 vehicles · 8,712 repaired

Risk. The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid safety ratings

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 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 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Ioniq Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Vehicle/Component: Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) / Electrical / Hybrid Powertrain Associated Recall: NHTSA Campaign Number 18V-260 (Hyundai Campaign 176) Complaint Description: My 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is experiencing a dangerous failure of the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA), causing the…
Complaint 11774669 · Oct 30, 2026
After the Dealership, Michigan City Hyundai (MCH), performed part of the needed repairs, I became aware of what could/would have been a fire hazard (as evidenced by brownish/black heat spots, on the metal cover of the hybrid battery, under the rear seat. To maintain its recall-denial, MCH blames…
Complaint 11768813 · Oct 4, 2026
I was driving my two young daughters (ages [XXX] and [XXX]) to school, in clear conditions, when we suddenly heard a static-like noise. Instantly, the car's check engine light and check EV battery light came on, and I realized I could no longer accelerate. I immediately pulled off to a safe…
Complaint 11760846 · Aug 31, 2026

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