2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 24 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
6 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing throttle and cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-12
Also filed under Service brakes
One morning, my father turned on the car. It was still in Park. He and my mom heard a noise, as if my dad was pushing on the gas pedal, but he was not. They turned off the car, turned it on again, and everything seemed fine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-23
Also filed under Service brakes
Electrical system
4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 16 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Service brakes
3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
Engine
3 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2019-11-15Wheels19V720000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V720000 · Wheels
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.