2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid.

Most common 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	5
Power Train	4
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Seat Belts	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Structure	1
Air Bags	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2026-10-20, Electrical System
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 technicians to disconnect the high-voltage safety plug, wait 5 minutes for capacitor discharge, and wear insulated gloves because the area contains "high voltage components." A locked actuator forces owners to pry at an energized connector—shock hazard. A partially engaged connection risks arcing and fire. Charging failure also depletes the traction battery, cutting power av

2026-04-22, Electrical System
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 EV/HEV-specific certification is indicated for any individual. Despite this, the dealership confirmed by phone they could service a 2019 Ioniq PHEV, then performed ICCU/DC-DC converter diagnostics (a hybrid electrical system procedure) and a 12V battery installation in the boot area adjacent to high-voltage components. The vehicle was returned with the hold-down bracket unsecu

2026-04-18, Electrical System
Following a 12V auxiliary battery replacement at Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai [XXX] , 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 within twenty minutes of collecting my vehicle and described the condition directly to Service Manager Robin Farr, who assured me it would be corrected. It was not. On April 6, 2026, Withnell Hyundai in Salem, OR (RO# XXX/X) identified the bracket as completely unsecured with me present, documenting: "found the 12V bracket loose on arrival" and "found that battery hold down

2025-07-30, Electrical System
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 I would have been hit. Once stopped the car would not move at all so I called a tow to get me off the highway. I was away from home and had to tow it 120 miles back to the local dealer. The engine clutch actuator failed and ruined my transmission and left me stranded in the middle of the night!

2024-03-18, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 the problem, even though it happens frequently and has not provided a solution. One time, on a long road trip, while climbing a grade the vehicle could not achieve normal highway speeds (could only get to 20-30 mph). Big rigs were right behind the vehicle and were not happy having to slow down. Again creating a big safety hazard.

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Power Train (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2).

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