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Hyundai Ioniq Electric years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the Hyundai Ioniq Electric since 2017, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
24
Recalls
3
Worst year
2017
Model years
2017-2021

Hyundai Ioniq Electric years to avoid

No model year of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Hyundai Ioniq Electric years

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Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2017201920202021

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Most common Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    14
  • Brakes
    7
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Transmission
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021-2Electrical00
2020-7Brakes11
2019-6Electrical11
2017-9Electrical40,00021

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Hyundai Ioniq Electric

What years of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric should you avoid?

No single model year of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

Electrical, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (7) and acceleration (5).

How many recalls does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?

3 recalls between 2017 and 2021. The 2017 model year has the most, with 2.

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