2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Onboard (obcm) (electrical system) and software (electrical system)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
Remedy: Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq (Ioniq Blue, Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 52–136 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 53–150 / 52–122 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM6) |
Compare Hyundai Ioniq Electric model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Ioniq Electric model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2 | 9 |
| 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V944000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.