2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 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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Traction battery (electrical system) Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When approaching a turn, I let off the accelerator but the car didn’t stop accelerating. Instead, it gently kept accelerating. I applied the brakes and the car started slowing down but not at the same”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 8, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Refill Coolant warning light intermittently signals EV battery coolant problem. Hyundai dealer in Fort Wayne, IN, topped off coolant. Andrew service representative was informed of two YouTube videos e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2023 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq (Ioniq Blue, Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 52–133 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 53–145 / 52–121 |
| 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 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
How do I know if my 2020 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 2020 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 21V127000).
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.