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

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases 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.
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
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
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…
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.