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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Ioniq Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Hello my vehicle VIN number is : [] I import my car from USA to jordan and there are two items for recall . There's a fire smell in the vechicle and my car is broken at the current for the second reason of the recall . The agent refused to replace the parts because it's imported. Note that this recall is for…
Had required recall (#178) for a pra to be replaced performed 4/6/19, upon driving it noticed electronic, acid smell that went away. Today (4/7/19), upon driving it, the car's cabin filled with smoke that was coming from the rear seat. I immediately pulled over, shut the car off, removed as much items from the car as…
Engine
12 complaints · 29%While driving on the highway approx 65 MPH, 3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, my car popped up the "check engine light" "hev check hybrid system" light and the AC stopped working. Dealership said traction control motor went out, still waiting on repair after 27 days.
Takara recall - my car was shut off and parked in my driveway. About an hour later, (my car was still off), as I went outside to talk to my family outside which we happened to be only about 15 feet of where my car was parked and still the engine was off! The next thing to my surprise and dismay, my car engine started…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 17%Not a complaint, a concern over the fact that my dealership has had my car 2 days for a safety recall (t2j 2017 ioniq traction motor inspection and or replacement), and I cannot find any thing on NHTSA or hyundaiusa (or other internet resources) regarding this recall? I found a complaint that sounds similar, NHTSA id…
Transmission
7 complaints · 17%As I was driving home from work, my vehicle jerked a couple of times and was speeding up and slowing down by itself. As I was driving the check engine light appeared and did not go away at all. Although, my car was accelerating and slowing down by itself, it was struggling to go past 20mph. When I got home and parked…
Front axle had to be brought into shop 4x, making noise, before 4th visit axle cracked in half dealer replaced if you call will need korean interpreter telephone provided is attorney eileen simon she has information
Hybrid system
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 135,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the message "starting engine to avoid battery discharge" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the 12-volt lithium…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle but was unable to restart the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 12%Hello my vehicle VIN number is : [] I import my car from USA to jordan and there are two items for recall . There's a fire smell in the vechicle and my car is broken at the current for the second reason of the recall . The agent refused to replace the parts because it's imported. Note that this recall is for…
Speed control
3 complaints · 7%In a parking lot. Was shifting from reverse to drive at a full stop with foot on the brake. When I shifted vehicle into drive, with foot on brake, engine suddenly revved and car accelerated, moving forward at high speed, unable to be controlled or stopped. Collision into brick building occurred.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. While driving 4 MPH and 65 MPH, the vehicle violently accelerated on its own. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to kearny mesa Hyundai (4797…
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid recalls
Hybrid system: inverter
Risk: An overheated pra increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Hybrid system: inverter
Risk: The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the pra, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Hybrid system: hybrid propulsion system
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hca caps for leaked oil and replace the hca assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 20, 2018. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 hyundai ioniq hybrid vehicles. The hydraulic clutch actuator (hca) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa 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 NHTSA.gov 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, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); engine (12 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 28, 2022 (hybrid system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about Ioniq Hybrid model year since 2000, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid years
- 2017