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2018 Hyundai Ioniq — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

3
Open Recalls
13
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
71
Good
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +50%
Complaint Trend
3 last 24mo vs 2 prior
Jan & Nov
Peak Complaint Months
46% of complaints in these months

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2018 Hyundai Ioniq Safety Recalls (2)

18V70400005/10/2018
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.

22V45900028/06/2022
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2018 Hyundai Ioniq

POWER TRAIN
3
ENGINE
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS
1
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

2
Crash-Involved Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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