2019 Hyundai Ioniq HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-720 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has problems

16 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
Vehicle speed control63
Electrical system42
Service brakes32
Engine30
Forward collision avoidance20
Power train21
Fuel/propulsion system20
Lane departure10
Back over prevention10
4 other systems42

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

1 recall

2019 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.

98%repaired · 2021 Q1

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 19V-720 · Oct 9, 2019 · 48 vehicles · 47 repaired

Risk. A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

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

2019 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

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid safety ratings

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR 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: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Braking and acceleration control, yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car continued to move/accelerate after depressing the brake pedal, and upon applying additional force…
Complaint 11693129 · Oct 13, 2025
While attempting to park and depressing the brake the car made a sudden acceleration without input and hard braking did not slow the car. The car then impacted the curb. On another occasion while stopped at a red light the car began to move forward while the break was depressed. Pressing the break…
Complaint 11692977 · Oct 12, 2025
What component of system failed or malfunctioned? Sudden deceleration, not sure what system this is a part of. Is it available for inspection upon request? No, I don't know what is causing the problem so have not been able to have the specific system looked at. How was your safety or the safety of…
Complaint 11535560 · Jul 31, 2023

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