2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid.
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2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Component that failed: The charging inlet locking actuator (Hyundai: "charging connector lock/unlock actuator") on my 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid. It locks the connector to the inlet. The failed actuator is STILL INSTALLED and available for inspection at a dealership. Safety risk: Hyundai TSB #18-BE-018 requires…
Supplemental to my complaint filed April 18, 2026 regarding Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai (dealer code OR035). The dealership's Service Manager (Robin Farr) provided me with an HMA training report from Hyundai's internal system. Every staff member is listed at "Certified": the baseline tier. No one is above this level. No…
Following a 12V auxiliary battery replacement at Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai […] , April 3, 2026), the battery hold-down bracket was left completely unsecured. The retaining bolts were absent, (later found loose in the cargo tray area). The battery terminal cover was also improperly secured. I returned to the dealership…
While driving the transmission started driving rough and the car was stuck in ev mode. Wouldnt even go back to hybrid mode. I kept driving until all my battery range was exhausted and lost acceleration and had to pull over the side of the highway. It was late at night so there was no one around or behind me, otherwise…
Many times, when I back out of my driveway into the intersection in front of my house the vehicle hesitates for several seconds when shifted from Reverse to Drive. I am in a situation where I cannot accelerate if needed out of the intersection. This is a safety issue in my opinion. The dealer was not able to replicate…
Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Questions
- Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (5 complaints), followed by power train (4).
- How many 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 11 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 October 20, 2026.