2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,005 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal ratting sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to acce”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2025 · Engine
“Auto brake fault has been a constant issue with this 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. This causes lots of system functions to stop working (adaptive crusice control, lane keeping assistant, etc.) The dealer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2024 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq (Ioniq Blue, Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 52–133 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 52–145 / 51–121 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM-S6) |
Compare Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 3 | 42 |
| 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2 | 13 |
| 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 1 | 16 |
| 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 0 | 24 |
Checking a specific 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
How do I know if my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 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.
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.
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.