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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

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22 reports with mileage · 19 unknown

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  • Electrical System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Hybrid Propulsion System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports3 fire reports1 injury reports

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100 miles · Jun 10, 2018
Visibility/wiper

DUE TO SEVERE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLARE, I AM UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE APPROACHING TRAFFIC, VEHICLES PREPARING TO TURN LEFT/RIGHT AT INTERSECTIONS, AND PEDESTRIANS STANDING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR IN A CROSS WALK.ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I HAVE HAD TO STOP THE CAR QUICKLY TO AVOID COLLISION WITH ONCOMING VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS.THIS…

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DUE TO SEVERE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLARE, I AM UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE APPROACHING TRAFFIC, VEHICLES PREPARING TO TURN LEFT/RIGHT AT INTERSECTIONS, AND PEDESTRIANS STANDING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OR IN A CROSS WALK.ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I HAVE HAD TO STOP THE CAR QUICKLY TO AVOID COLLISION WITH ONCOMING VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS.THIS HAZARD IS PRESENT UNDER BOTH SUNNY AND CLOUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (PHOTOS ATTACHED).THE ONGOING OCCURRENCE OF EXTREME GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD APPEARS TO EMANATE FROM THE LIGHT COLORED DASHBOARD AND PRESENTS A DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION AS WELL AS WHEN STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. TO DATE, I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO: 1) ON 10/13/17 AND 10/19/17 TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP: JEFF REEB, GENERAL MANAGER, FRED BEANS HYUNDAI-GENESIS, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902, (215) 345-8200. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS ISSUE WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND I WOULD HAVE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT MY OWN EXPENSE. 2) ON 10/30/17 TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA: OMAR, REGIONAL CONSUMER AFFAIRS, (714) 887-2537, HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. I RECEIVED A WRITTEN DETERMINATION LETTER INDICATING THE HYUNDAI DENIED MY CLAIM #10724458. PER THAT DETERMINATION LETTER AND MY RIGHTS TO CONTEST THAT DETERMINATION, I PROVIDED THEM A DEALER INVOICE DOCUMENTING EXTREME GLARE, PHOTOS OF EXTREME GLARE, AS WELL AS THE ADDRESS OF ONE OF THE MANY WEBSITES/BLOGS REPORTING GLARE ON HYUNDAI VEHICLES. AGAIN, IN APRIL, 2018, I RECEIVED A VERBAL FINAL DETERMINATION THAT HYUNDAI WILL TAKE NO CORRECTIVE ACTION TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY HAZARD. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT HYUNDAI TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IMMEDIATELY FOR MY VEHICLE, AS WELL AS CORRECT THIS DESIGN FLAW BEFORE HUMAN INJURIES AND/OR FATALITIES OCCUR. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE MORE DETAIL, AS NEEDED. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ODI #11100788

Official recalls

3

22V459000 · Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter

Jun 28, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

18V704000 · Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter

Oct 5, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

18V260000 · Hybrid Propulsion System

Apr 24, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

1

DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System

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 matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.