Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the most recent reported on December 7, 2021 (Electrical system: propulsion system, charging, module, onboard (obcm), Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).

How many 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, charging, module, onboard (obcm) · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 21V944000 · reported December 7, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 2,679 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Service brakes3
Vehicle speed control2
Seat belts1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 7, 2025 · Electrical system
The instrument cluster (digital speed display) on my 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited has repeatedly turned off while driving. This issue happens randomly, especially in warm weather or after the car has been sitting in the sun. Sometimes the cluster reboots (I hear the start-up chime, the display shows the headlight…

Dec 30, 2021 · Electrical system
The 12v system in my vehicle is defective, resulting in the vehicle failing to operate. Since I have only operated it about 4 times, i am unable to state whether the issue would occur while the car was being driven. I have had the car checked by the dealer twice, and it is now at the service department with an unknown…

Sep 16, 2021 · Service brakes
When ABS engages briefly on a wet surface, there is an incomplete transition from regenerative braking to friction brakes, resulting in a hard pedal that does not actually engage the brakes. This is very dangerous and I have experienced this loss of braking force multiple times when stopping in the rain and a tire is…

Dec 1, 2020 · Service brakes · 6,800 miles
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 1# 1360258 SUBMITTED IN SEPT. IN PARTICULAR, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DEALERS REPLACE A WATER PUMP AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3 REPLACEMENTS SINCE AUG. THIS WAS THEIR EFFORT TO DEAL WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED CONTINUED INCIDENTS OF ERRATIC AND…

Oct 28, 2020 · Seat belts · 11,000 miles · crash reported
THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN WE WERE STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A FORD F150. WE WERE PUSHED INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US (VERY MINOR DAMAGE IN FRONT). I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND MY HEAD BOUNCED OFF OF THE DASHBOARD. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER AND HER HEAD WAS BOUNCED OFF THE…

Ioniq Electric model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2017	2	9	1
2018	1	0	0
2019	1	6	1
2020	1	7	1
2021	0	2	0

All Hyundai Ioniq Electric years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the most recent reported on December 7, 2021 (Electrical system: propulsion system, charging, module, onboard (obcm), Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
How many 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 7, 2025.