CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls
Unexpected Acceleration After Releasing Gas Pedal
An unstable electrical ground can cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power.
Coolant can reach electronics and cause a stall
Certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles may have a manufacturing defect in the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU).
Most common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
The steering is "sticky" causing the vehicle to zig-zag, rather than track straight, especially at highway speeds. If you take your eyes off the road for a second, the vehicle will veer into other lanes. It requires constant vigilance beyond what is required for normal driving to remian in your lane. This is a well-documented issue online involving the ball bearings and lubrication of the intermediate shaft of the steering column.
Just before 3 PM on Sunday, 14MAY, my Hyundai Ioniq had been charging for a few hours as usual and I heard a circuit breaker "pop". I went outside to check on my car, and my car had started smoking. I immediately unplugged the charger and after the smoke cleared, found that both the charger I purchased months ago and the charge port on the Ioniq had melted. This rendered both items unusable. This is available for inspection. If I had not been home while the car was charging, if the car was inside, or if this had happened at any public charging station, this could of course cause any number of issues, from fire, to being exposed to the carcinogens of the burning/smoking plastics of the port a
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several unknown dealers were made aware of the issue confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
12V BATTERY HAS FAILED EVERY YEAR SINCE OWNERSHIP. THE LAST BATTERY WAS BUBBLING AND HAD A HORRIBLE ODOR.
IF YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN WHILE REGENERATING, THEN NEED TO SPEED UP YOU CAN'T. THE ACTIVE FLAP SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND MAKES THE CAR GO INTO A LIMP MODE. IT CORRECTS ITSELF ABOUT A SECOND OR MORE. HAVING TO SPEED UP FOR THE LIGHT THAT WAS RED AND NOW GREEN CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I COULDN'T GO.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric questions
Does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric: Unexpected Acceleration After Releasing Gas Pedal; Coolant can reach electronics and cause a stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.