2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid has problems

5 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 system20
Forward collision avoidance20
Service brakes20
Seat belts10
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Ioniq Plug-in 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 Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score

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

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid safety ratings

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 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
In owners' words

What Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid owners report

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

Auto Hold/EPB lights come one while driving. Deactivates cruise control of on. Turns off auto hold. Ongoing issue with many reports but no recall or dealership knowledge. Ongoing issue since purchase.
Complaint 11677617 · Jul 31, 2025
The contact leased a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he attempted to open the driver’s side door using the key fob; however, the door would not open. The contact contacted Hyundai roadside assistance who assisted him in jumpstarting and recharging…
Complaint 11453602 · Feb 23, 2022 · 3,400 miles

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