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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is electrical system, typically around 40,000 miles. It has 1.3 times the complaints of a typical Ioniq Electric model year.

Typical year1.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
53
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    7
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Electrical
    7
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 2

Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: onboard (OBCM)Reported December 7, 2021 · 2,679 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
Risk
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.

Recall number 21V944000 · Recall details

Hybrid propulsion systemReported August 28, 2017 · 218 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
Risk
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.

Recall number 17V532000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Defect investigations

Pedestrian alert soundsOpened January 27, 2023, closed August 7, 2023

the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.

DP22005

Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 53

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 53 bulletins for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

What 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Steering · FL

The steering is "sticky" causing the vehicle to zig-zag, rather than track straight, especially at highway speeds. If you take your eyes off the road for a second, the vehicle will veer into other lanes. It requires constant vigilance beyond what is required for normal driving to remian in your lane. This is a well-documented issue online involving the ball bearings and lubrication of the intermediate shaft of the steering column.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Electrical · NV

Just before 3 PM on Sunday, 14MAY, my Hyundai Ioniq had been charging for a few hours as usual and I heard a circuit breaker "pop". I went outside to check on my car, and my car had started smoking. I immediately unplugged the charger and after the smoke cleared, found that both the charger I purchased months ago and the charge port on the Ioniq had melted. This rendered both items unusable. This is available for inspection. If I had not been home while the car was charging, if the car was inside, or if this had happened at any public charging station, this could of course cause any number of issues, from fire, to being exposed to the carcinogens of the burning/smoking plastics of the port and charger. The vehicle has been inspected by a GEICO insurance adjuster as well as Annapolis Hyundai.

Filed May 24, 2022 · Electrical · WA

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the issue confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Electrical · 59,840 miles · GA

12v battery has failed every year since ownership. The last battery was bubbling and had a horrible odor.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 80,162 miles · GA

If you are slowing down while regenerating, then need to speed up you can't. The active flap system light comes on and makes the car go into a limp mode. It corrects itself about a second or more. Having to speed up for the light that was red and now green created a dangerous situation. I couldn't go.

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

For approx. One week there was an unpleasant smell noticed inside of the vehicle when driving. It seemed to be more evident when the heat/AC system was off and outside air was coming in through the vents. At the end of the week, on the weekend the odor was noticed when the car was driven home, and after it got home. The hood was opened and it was noticed that the 12v aux battery was bloated on one side, was steaming vapor out of one side, and was very hot. The car was powered off and looked at again the next morning. The car would not open and had to be accessed with the manual key. The battery voltage measured was only 2v. The safety concern is that there was no indication of a 12v battery issue on the instrument panel. In addition to that concern, what does the car do if you are driving and the battery has a major failure? Does the car continue to drive, or become disabled on the spot putting the driver at risk?

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

Brought vehicle in to dealership multiple times. When using the bluetooth connection in the car to make or receive calls, the person on the other end outside of the vehicle, receiving the call, or making the call, heara a terrible echo of their own voice. The person inside the vehcile does not hear an echo. This is not only annoying, it can be quite distracting.it took several visits t convine the dealership and corporate customer service that the echoing exists. The echo occurs regardless of the type/brand or cell phone or landline. I was finally able to have the service tech hear an echo. Still, they havn't been able to repair the issue. This is also happening on my other vehcile, a 2017 hyundai santa fe sport.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 18,000 miles · CA

Car skids and loses control. Traction control light illuminates during loss of control. Hard braking creates the brakes to lock up. Vehicle is unable to execute climbing inclined driveways. Severe safety issue as its especially control loss during rain.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 600 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai ioniq electric. The contact took the vehicle to hyundai inland empire (25072 redlands blvd, loma linda, ca 92354) for a key replacement. When the contact placed the gear in reverse and attempted to remove his foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated up to 20 MPH while in reverse. As a result the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The same dealer was informed about the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 600.

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Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, 1.3 times a typical Ioniq Electric model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

Electrical system, with 7 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles. Next is acceleration (2).

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and hybrid propulsion system.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 21V944000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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