2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid problems
The Hyundai Ioniq is a compact five-door liftback manufactured and marketed by Hyundai. The nameplate Ioniq is a portmanteau of ion and unique. It is marketed as the first Hyundai automobile to be offered without a standard internal combustion engine, but rather sold in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric variants.
The Ioniq Hybrid debuted in South Korea in January 2016, with all three variants debuting at 2016 Geneva and New York auto shows. The hybrid variant launched in its home market in February 2016, followed by the electric model in July 2016. The plug-in hybrid version followed in February 2017.
From its first model year (2017) through the 2019 model year, the Ioniq Electric had been the EPA's most efficient vehicle with a rated fuel economy of 136 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (24.8 kWh/100 mi; 15.4 kWh/100 km). The Ioniq Blue Hybrid version has been rated at 4.1 L/100 km (58 mpg‑US), making it the most fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle to be mass-produced.
Following its discontinuation in South Korea in 2021, production of the Ioniq ended in July 2022 in favour of battery electric lineup of Ioniq-badged models starting from the Ioniq 5 hatchback and Ioniq 6 sedan with Ioniq 7 to follow.
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Common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical System:
- Complaints have been made about the electrical system, with specific mentions of the engine not starting despite other electrical components functioning, suggesting potential issues with the electrical system or the immobilizer.
- Braking System:
- Some owners have experienced problems with the brakes not responding as expected, highlighting potential safety concerns related to the braking system of the 2017 Ioniq Hybrid.
- Engine Performance:
- Reports indicate that the vehicle hesitates, shudders, and jerks while the gas engine is engaged, potentially affecting the overall performance and driving experience of the car.
- Coolant Leak:
- Early models built between October 2016 and March 2017 have been subject to a recall due to coolant leaks into the electric power control unit, which could pose a risk to the vehicle's operation.
- Power Relay Fire Risk:
- Some examples of the 2017 Ioniq Hybrid may suffer from a faulty power relay that could lead to a fire in extreme circumstances, necessitating replacement of the power relay and inspection of related components for damage.
These reported problems with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid highlight various issues that owners have faced, ranging from transmission and electrical system concerns to potential safety risks related to the braking system and engine performance. It's essential for owners to stay informed about these common problems to address any issues promptly and ensure the optimal performance and safety of their vehicles.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq EV reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq has an above-average predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five from J.D. Power.
How long does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq battery last?
How often should you replace your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq EV battery? Every 3 to 5 years, but you should have your battery tested normally for extreme drops in voltage to make sure it's operating at a trustworthy level.
What is the battery issue in Hyundai Ioniq hybrid?
The automaker says the 12-volt battery drain has been caused by two different unrelated issues. The main one is "overactive unauthorized Bluelink use by 3rd party apps that is waking up the car too often." Basically, unauthorized third-party Bluelink apps are requesting information too frequently from the Ioniq 5.
Why is Hyundai discontinuing Ioniq hybrid?
Is the IONIQ still being built? No, in July 2022, production of the original Hyundai IONIQ ended at the Ulsan plant in South Korea. Why was the original IONIQ discontinued? The worldwide discontinuation of IONIQ represents a long-planned decision by Hyundai to meet changing consumer demands in the automotive sector.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Ioniq hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Hybrid propulsion system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid vehicles.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-09
- VIN: KMHC05LC7HU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Unable for many time to get recall complete old recall was told not complete and now that i have an issue they are telling me it was done trans clutch . My car has been at the dealer for three months . It is at lafontaine hyuandi dearborn mi. The part i need to fix my engine /clutch has an indefinite date when it will be available. I had this same problem when my car was less than a year old with the drive shaft. I have been in contact with corporate Hyundai and the dealer we cannot get a hold of sometimes for a whole week. These engine problems have been a huge issue with Hyundai. The engine will suddenly slow down to 20s being a hazard risk. Dealers when i have tried to get recall wont do recall they say they only have one person who can do it. I have had recalls scheduled months out and then they cancel. The problem i am having directly relates to a closed recall per multiple mechanics. The recall caused oil to leak which is what dealer said happened . Please help!!
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-25
- VIN: KMHC65LC2HU
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle lurched forward and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the main power relay assembly had overheated, and the main power relay fuse was blown. The mechanic determined that the main power relay assembly and the fuse needed to be replaced. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was then towed to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair was not necessary, and that the picture of the main power relay part would be sent to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer contacted the dealer regarding the recall repair. The dealer then informed the contact that the recall repair was performed per the manufacturer's instructions. The contact was later informed by the dealer that the recall repair had not been performed and only the picture of the main power relay part had been sent to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they had not received a proof of the service that the dealer had performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, where it was confirmed that the recall repair had not been performed on the vehicle. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-07
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure had been progressing, and the vehicle had become undrivable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a defective battery. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V704000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-23
- VIN: KMHC85LC2HU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Integrated Brake Accuation Unit failed per dealer repair location. Codes indicated on attached repair invoice receipt. (Document is Uploaded). This was a very expensive repair. Per dealer service advisor and technician they had never seen this before. 2 brake lights on the dash indicated major brake failure. The vehicle was immediately taken to the dealer for repair. See additional details regarding concern, cause. correction, and parts replaced on invoice. If this had not been repaired immediately, this could have put others at risk and caused an accident. Although there are several internet references to brake problems with this model of Hundai Ioniq Hybrid, there are no recalls. The powertrain and engine are warrantied for 100K miles and the batteries have an original lifetime owner warranty. Due to the critical nature of a braking system, I believe braking systems on hybrids for this part should have a lifetime warranty. I want to make it clear that parts that wear out due to use for example brake pads, rotors, master cylinder etc. are not what I am referencing. Since the integrated brake accuation unit is a part commonly seen on hybrid products, I think this a part that warrants investigation and recall. This investigation may go beyond the Hyndai hybrid products. Due to the expense of the repair, I believe this repair could put the owners of all hybrid auto products at risk.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-18
- VIN: KMHC75LC0HU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I brought my Hyundai on November 18, 2022 to Huntington Hyundai at 1221 E. Jericho Tpke., for service to take care of a recall. My paperwork from Huntington Hyundai shows that recall 232 was performed. But in 2023 I began plans to move to Canada and to import my Hyundai into Canada. The Canadian registrar of imported vehicles told me that according to recall records, there is an outstanding recall on the vehicle. Recall 232! I learned from visiting a dealer in Buffalo New York that not Huntington Hyundai never applied to Hyundai USA for reimbursement for work performed on recall 232. Huntington Hyundai failed to even perform the recall that they stated they performed.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-02
- VIN: KMHC05LC7HU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have received a couple of notices from Hyundai concerning a recall for my Hyundai. Here’s been my experience—called Motor World Hyundai (150 MotorWorld Dr Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702). I was told that they didn’t have any parts in but would call me when the parts are in. They insisted on getting my contact information and since have barraged me with sales calls, but no information on “the parts”. After a few weeks, my wife called again, they claimed they have no idea when parts will come in, this person did not ask her name, did not offer to check status, did not offer to call back. (by the way, we tried to buy a new Ioniq last year and while they kept asking us to “come in to test drive” (not sure what we were test driving because they said they didn’t have the car) So, no Ioniq purchase. Our next call was to Dickson City Hyundai, (1519 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton, PA 18508). They indicated a lack of parts as well. We requested they order the parts. They indicated that they require that we go there first (about an hour away) to have the car inspected. If they determine that they should order the parts, then they’ll order them and we’ll have to come back to get them installed. So according to the recall letter, the situation is dangerous, we need a recall done, you’ve notified us more than once, but we apparently can’t get it done without a significant effort on our part. A Safety Recall has been issued on your 2017 Ioniq Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid’s Power Relay Assembly (PRA). Recall 232 Remedy is Available This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: KMHC05LC7HU030998 I tried to click on “make an appointment” and it goes to “Page can’t be found” So, I was so happy with my Hyundai I was going to buy another, no test drive, no shopping for other brands but no can do. Now I’m told that I need a recall, but no one is interested in doing it.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- VIN: KMHC65LC5HU
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-27
- VIN: KMHC85LC2HU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Hyundai has no date for remedy. Theres a remedy for same car but different vins. They told me our car was produced in a different manufacturer place so no remedy and they said it is what it is. It has almost been 30 days and I cant use the car for my business when this safety recall is out that was fixed in 2018.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-19
- VIN: KMHC75LC9HU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MAIN RELAY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-15
- VIN: KMHC65LC7HU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: HELLO MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER IS : [XXX] I IMPORT MY CAR FROM USA TO JORDAN AND THERE ARE TWO ITEMS FOR RECALL . THERE'S A FIRE SMELL IN THE VECHICLE AND MY CAR IS BROKEN AT THE CURRENT FOR THE SECOND REASON OF THE RECALL . THE AGENT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PARTS BECAUSE IT'S IMPORTED. NOTE THAT THIS RECALL IS FOR MANUFACTURERS ?FAILURE AND FOR ALL VEHICLES AROUND THE WORLD. PLEASE HELP AND GIVE AN OPINION. WITH MANY THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHC75LC0HU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH AND 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEARNY MESA HYUNDAI (4797 CONVOY ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111, (858) 278-7100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BODY DAMAGE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE IT COULD BE DIAGNOSED. THE BODY WORK WAS REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRASH IS THE RESULT OF THE THIRD INCIDENT. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-18
- VIN: KMHC85LC6HU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TAKARA RECALL - MY CAR WAS SHUT OFF AND PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER, (MY CAR WAS STILL OFF), AS I WENT OUTSIDE TO TALK TO MY FAMILY OUTSIDE WHICH WE HAPPENED TO BE ONLY ABOUT 15 FEET OF WHERE MY CAR WAS PARKED AND STILL THE ENGINE WAS OFF! THE NEXT THING TO MY SURPRISE AND DISMAY, MY CAR ENGINE STARTED UP ALL BY ITS SELF!!!??? I HAVE 2 FAMILY WITNESS VERIFYING MY ENGINE WAS IN FACT RUNNING AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY I HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT! I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING AGAIN ESPECIALLY IF IT DID IT ONCE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS NOT AROUND MY FOR 2 - UNKNOWN LONG HOURS! IT IS VERY UNSETTLING TO KNOW MY ENGINE STARS ON IT'S OWN AND WILL IT GO INTO REVERSE OR FORWARD AND KILL SOMEONE!!?? PLEASE GET BACK TO ME ASAP. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-13
- VIN: KMHC75LC7HU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. I WOULD BE DRIVING MY CAR DURING THE AFTER AND THE DASH (SPEEDOMETER) WOULD DIM AT FIRST, BUT JUST YESTERDAY THE WHOLE THING TURNED OFF EXCEPT THE GREEN INDICATOR AS SEEN IN THE PICTURE
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHC65LC2HU
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DRIVING ON THE NORTHBOUND 3-LANE SECTION OF I-75, I MOVED FROM CENTER LANE WHERE I WAS BEHIND A HUGE SEMI TRUCK THAT BLOCKED VISION AHEAD, SO I MOVED INTO THE LEFT LANE WHEN ALL TRAFFIC HAD PASSED AND IT WAS CLEAR. THEN IMMEDIATELY AHEAD AT APPROXIMATELY 5 CAR LENGTHS FROM ME IN LEFT LANE, A LARGE SUV HAD STOPPED DEAD IN THAT LEFT LANE OF INTERSTATE ALONG WITH OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD OF HIM. THERE WAS NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE, JUST CONTINUOUS CONCRETE JERSEY RAIL, AND NO OPENING ON MY RIGHT TO GO TO. ALTHOUGH I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND PRESSED THEM AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, MY 2017 HYUNDAI IONIC HYBRID CAR DID NOT STOP, ITS AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK THAT MY CHIN AND CHEST SLAMMED INTO STEERING WHEEL AS I RAN INTO REAR OF THE STOPPED SUV CAUSING HIM TO RUN INTO SUV IN FRONT OF HIM. THEIR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, MINE DID NOT. ALTHOUGH THE FAULT WAS ENTIRELY MINE IN TERMS OF STRIKING THE FIRST CAR, I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY IONIQ DIDN'T STOP BETTER OR WHY MY AIRBAG DIDN'T PREVENT ME FROM STRIKING THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID TELL THE HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER THAT I HAD STRUCK MY CHEST AND CHIN QUITE HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT HAD NO EXTERNAL INJURIES. THE UPSET AND REGRET OVER THE INCIDENT WAS ENOUGH TO PUT THOSE QUESTIONS OUT OF MY MIND FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS, UNTIL TODAY FRIDAY 6/21/19 WHEN I WENT TO THE AUTO COLLISION REPAIR CENTER AND SPOKE TO THE MANAGER. HE TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD REPORT THE SITUATION WITH THE SEAT BELT, AIRBAG AND ABS BRAKES NOT PERFORMING AS THEY SHOULD, AND MAKE HYUNDAI AWARE OF IT AS WELL, AND HE PROVIDED ME THE NHTSA INFORMATION. I ALSO TEXTED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHERE I LEASED THIS VEHICLE TO ADVISE HIM OF WHAT HAPPENED. HE HAS NOT YET RESPONDED. THUS THIS REPORT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHC75LC9HU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HAD REQUIRED RECALL (#178) FOR A PRA TO BE REPLACED PERFORMED 4/6/19, UPON DRIVING IT NOTICED ELECTRONIC, ACID SMELL THAT WENT AWAY. TODAY (4/7/19), UPON DRIVING IT, THE CAR'S CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE THAT WAS COMING FROM THE REAR SEAT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, SHUT THE CAR OFF, REMOVED AS MUCH ITEMS FROM THE CAR AS POSSIBLE AND CALLED MY WIFE, 2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AT HOME TO BRING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. UPON HER ARRIVING ROUGHLY 5 MINS LATER, FLAMES BEGAN EMERGING FROM THE BACKSEAT, WHICH I QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED AND PROCEEDED TO CALL 9-1-1. UPON THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVING, FLAMES WERE STILL EMERGING AND STILL SMOKING UNTIL THEY WERE ABLE TO DOUSE IT WITH WATER, FLAME RETARDANT, AND ALSO DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE. THE CAR WAS EVENTUALLY TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOW AWAITING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-08
- VIN: KMHC75LC8HU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BLOWER MOTOR IS GOING BAD AFTER 33000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-16
- VIN: KMHC65LC8HU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL (A NOTICE, THEN AN INSTRUCTION TO FIX, APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS APART) REGARDING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION UNDER THE REAR SEAT. THIS FAULT MAY LEAD TO FIRES AND WE WERE TOLD TO CONTACT ANY FACILITY IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR THAT WOULD TAKE LESS THAN 30 MINUTES. AT LEAST 5 TIMES ACROSS MULTIPLE DAYS AND THROUGH MULTIPLE TECHNOLOGIES, WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AT 4960 NORTH, FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073 (COCOUNUT CREEK HYUNDAI) WHERE WE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE CAR. THEY REFUSED TO RESPOND TO US AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. NEVERTHELESS, WE STILL VISITED PHYSICALLY IN PERSON ON 3/16. AFTER KEEPING OUR CAR FOR NEARLY 8 HOURS THEY CLAIMED NO TECHNICIAN WAS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR OUR CAR THAT DAY! THEY NEVER AGREED TO SCHEDULE THE LEGALLY REQUIRED REPAIRS AS WE REQUESTED MANY TIMES IN ADVANCE AND EVEN HELD OUR CAR HOSTAGE AND REFUSED TO REPAIR IT! THEY HAVE VIOLATED THE LAW AND PUT OUR LIVES AT RISK. THEY MUST BE PUNISHED AND WE MUST BE COMPENSATED FOR THIS BARBARIC TREATMENT AT THE HANDS OF HYUNDAI. OUR CAR IS STILL AT RISK OF EXPLOSION AND HYUNDAI REFUSES TO FIX IT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-01
- VIN: KMHC75LC8HU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V704000 (ENGINE) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018. CAPITOL HYUNDAI MONTGOMERY (2820 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36116) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-30
- VIN: KMHC85LC4HU
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V704000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED HEADQUARTER HYUNDAI AT 407-278-2596 (LOCATED AT 3775 US-17, SANFORD, FL 32773) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-15
- VIN: KMHC65LC7HU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: FRONT AXLE HAD TO BE BROUGHT INTO SHOP 4X, MAKING NOISE, BEFORE 4TH VISIT AXLE CRACKED IN HALF DEALER REPLACED IF YOU CALL WILL NEED KOREAN INTERPRETER TELEPHONE PROVIDED IS ATTORNEY EILEEN SIMON SHE HAS INFORMATION
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-13
- VIN: KMHC65LC2HU
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHC75LC0HU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I ACCIDENTALLY BACKED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, INTENDED TO PULL BACK INTO MY SPOT, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED SO QUICKLY THAT I CRASHED INTO A FORD TRUCK 2-3' IN FRONT OF ME. THE ACCELERATION WAS SO QUICK, AND THE IMPACT SO STRONG, I FELT LIKE I WAS IN A ROCKET SHIP AND MY LICENSE PLATE WAS IMPALED ON THE TRUCK. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2017. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS PARKING IN MY GARAGE. I WAS SLOWLY MOVING MY WAY IN WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP BEFORE HITTING THE INTERIOR BACK WALL. THE SECOND TIME, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT DROPPING MY NIECE OFF AT A SCHOOL FUNCTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK WHILE SHE JUMPED OUT, PLACED IT IN DRIVE TO PULL AWAY, AND IT ACCELERATED QUICKLY TOWARDS ANOTHER CAR. I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED BUT MADE LOUD SOUNDS LIKE I HAD SKIDDED TO A STOP. IT STARTLED AND CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF TWO ADULTS IN THE PARKING LOT. MY PASSENGER WAS MY SISTER AND SHE ASKED, 'WHAT WAS THAT?'. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE PARKING, PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE, AND TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. AT NO TIME DID MY FOOT TOUCH THE ACCELERATOR. IRONICALLY, AFTER THE FIRST TWO INCIDENCES, I WAS GOING TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE DID IT ONE MORE TIME. IF IT DID, I WAS GOING TO CONTACT HYUNDAI RIGHT AWAY. UNFORTUNATELY, THE LAST TIME RESULTED IN TODAY'S CRASH AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO TWO VEHICLES. AFTER TODAY'S INCIDENT I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THE PROBLEM IS NOT UNIQUE TO MY MODEL. IT SEEMS THAT MANY HYUNDAI MODELS HAVE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. TO SAY I'M DISAPPOINTED, IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. I LOVE MY IONIQ, AND THE GAS MILEAGE IT BRINGS. BUT I CAN NO LONGER TRUST IT WITH MY LIFE, THE LIFE OF FAMILY MEMBERS, OR OTHER MOTORISTS. I AM LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION FROM HYUNDAI.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-24
- VIN: KMHC65LC3HU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY VEHICLE JERKED A COUPLE OF TIMES AND WAS SPEEDING UP AND SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND DID NOT GO AWAY AT ALL. ALTHOUGH, MY CAR WAS ACCELERATING AND SLOWING DOWN BY ITSELF, IT WAS STRUGGLING TO GO PAST 20MPH. WHEN I GOT HOME AND PARKED MY CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO REVERSE MY CAR, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN REVERSE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ONE BEHIND ME OR IN FRONT OF ME OR ELSE I'M SURE THERE WOULD'VE BEEN A CRASH. ON TOP OF THIS, THE CAR HAS ONLY 1700MILES ON IT AND WAS BARELY 3MONTHS OLD AND THIS PROBLEM APPEARED, I'M SUPER DISAPPOINTED AND THE COMPANY HASN'T EVEN TOLD ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR YET.
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- VIN: KMHC05LC5HU
- Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUN GLARE BLOCKING OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLARE OCCURS WHEN THE SUN SHINES IN THE FRONT WINDOW ABOUT 30-45 DEGREES LEFT OR RIGHT OF THE VEHICLES HEADING AND ABOUT 20 TO 40 DEGREES ABOVE THE HORIZON. THE SUNLIGHT REFLECTS OFF OF THE SHINY SURFACE ON THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD AND THE SHINY SURFACE ON THE PANEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR. *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-03
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID. WITHIN LESS THAN 30 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT NAUSEOUS. THE CONTACT GUESSED THAT THE ISSUE COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM OR FUMES COULD BE EMITTING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TESTING AND TREATMENT. THE DEALER (VISION HYUNDAI HENRIETTA ROCHESTER, 2525 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, (585) 292-0500) HAD NOT YET PROVIDED ODOR TESTING, BUT PROVIDED VARIOUS REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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: 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.
Negative 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid car reviews
Positive 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid car reviews
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Before buying this car, I highly recommend test driving a Prius for an accurate comparison. However, I am confident that you will still choose the Ioniq! One thing that many reviews fail to mention is the incredible 10 year, 100K mile warranty that Hyundai offers, including a lifetime warranty on the hybrid battery. Even if you don't need warranty work, you'll be pleasantly greeted and treated with respect at any Hyundai dealership. Hyundai is committed to delivering a warranty that surpasses the likes of Toyota, who rely heavily on past reputation rather than current manufacturing. In addition to the warranty, Hyundai builds solid, reliable, and well-performing cars at unbeatable prices. It's no wonder why Toyota and Honda can't seem to match Hyundai's features for similar pricing. As a proud owner of nine Hyundais over the last 20 years, I can attest to their quality and reliability. I have never had a transmission problem, electrical problem, or any other issue with any of my Hyundais. My Ioniq, which I have owned for less than two months, has already been driven nearly 3,000 miles under a variety of conditions, and it works perfectly. Thanks to the hybrid system, the air conditioning keeps working at full power even when the engine is stopped in traffic, making for a comfortable ride. You can control the acceleration to suit your needs, whether you're trying to be eco-friendly or in a hurry.On the other hand, when you switch to 'Sport Mode', the car transforms into a completely different beast! It takes off quickly and accelerates briskly up to 45-50 mph in city traffic! In normal drive mode, the car operates in full EV mode up to 50 mph, and stoplight driving is where this car really shines! It can easily push mpg figures UP during city driving! Imagine sitting at a stoplight with the AC keeping you super-cooled, noting your 'mpg' number is static because there is no gasoline being used! A quick acceleration to 45 mph, relax, and now the car is running purely on battery all the way to the next light! Let off and coast and the car goes into regeneration to recover energy that would otherwise have been lost. Additionally, the Internal combustion engine (ICE) uses the Atkinson cycle which makes it 40% thermally efficient - about 40% more efficient than a standard ICE that lacks a motor for down low torque assist. The Ioniq is a great looking, 'small' car that is about twice as big on the inside as it looks. Even the 'Blue' model is nicely equipped and once 'the new wears off' the Blue is the model to own! What's not mentioned in advertisements is that with Apple Car Play, you no longer need an expensive, static, on-board navigation system. Upon connecting your iPhone with a USB/charging cable, the maps function with full turn-by-turn voice navigation is right there! The car is large enough inside to accommodate a rather large driver, plus three people seated across the back. It has a nice, open, airy feel inside. I really like the hatchback feature because with the seats folded, it can hold an amazing amount of stuff! Even with the seats up, my wife was surprised at how many bags of groceries easily fit in the 'trunk'. Operationally speaking, you get in the car, push the start button and all you hear is a chime as the instrument lights come to life.Driving at speeds below 20 mph is almost always on motor alone, unless it's a cold morning and the ICE is running to warm the battery pack. Speaking of battery packs, Hyundai has made a smart move by replacing the super-heavy, totally inefficient 12V accessory battery with a tiny 12V LiION accessory battery that can be 'jumped' from the traction battery if it ever goes flat. Due to the dual clutch, 6-speed automatic transmission, the car feels just like any other car during normal driving. One thing that's a little different is that it doesn't downshift when adding throttle unless the cruise is engaged, or perhaps one is really pushing down on the pedal. The car has been averaging 55 mpg based on actual, calculated mpg at fill-up, but of course, it will record 'trip' mpg well into the 70-80 mpg range once running warm and properly driven. For the price, warranty, and value, it's an excellent buy!
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My first impression of this car was very positive. As a loyal Toyota customer for years, I have found their styling to be less than appealing, and the Prius is also significantly more expensive. However, this car has exceeded my expectations and surpassed Toyota at their own game. It comes with many standard features such as keyless ignition, satellite radio, and fantastic mileage that actually beats the Toyota Prius, with 57mpg City and 59mpg Highway. After months of searching, I found a 2017 certified ionic blue model for an amazing price at Superior Hyundai Conway. The dealership was straightforward and treated me very well, with no pressure. I would highly recommend this dealer to anyone. So far, on my first tank, I have averaged 63 miles per gallon, and as a previous, previous, previous owner, I am extremely satisfied.
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*** Updates at end of review ***I decided to wait until I had a good feel for the car before writing a review, so after three months and 9,000 miles, here is my take on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq mid-level SEL…Pros – Much smoother ride compared to my Honda Civic, Ford Escape, Toyota Prius-C, and Chevy Silverado. Stellar gas mileage, but with caveats. Comfortable seats. Roomy interior. Very nice infotainment system. Generous cargo space behind passenger seats.Cons –Wanders all over the road when it’s windy. Engine takes a long time to warm up to provide heat. Speedo not accurate (+2 mph).The MPG - The car is rated at 55mpg combined city/highway MPG. My driving is about 75% highway and 25% city. I live in Northern Indiana, where the roads are relatively flat. In optimal driving conditions (70 degrees, no wind), I can achieve 65mpg without trying to. If I really try to hyper mile, I can approach 70mpg. Two factors seriously hinder gas mileage on the Ioniq: Wind and cold. Expect about a 10% drop when it’s windy (15+mph). We’ve had a cold winter here in Indiana, and I’ve obtained the much less MPG considering the following temperatures: When it’s below 20 degrees, I get 45mpg combined. When it’s between 30-55 degrees, I get 55mpg. Over 55 degrees is where I can get the best gas mileage. The lowest I’ve ever gotten was 43mpg where it was below zero and windy. I’m thinking that the cause of the lower mileage in the winter is because (1) different formulations in gasoline during the winter (2) denser air in the winter, harder to “plow” through (3) the Ioniq has to keep the engine running more often to provide heat for the cabin (4) Less battery performance in colder weather.The Acceleration – It’s a hybrid. Treat it as one and don’t expect it to be something it’s not. You have to give to get, and in this case, you give performance to get MPG. Normally those rules ring true with hybrids, but the Ioniq has a sneaky secret – “Sport” mode. Flip the gearshift to the left, and you enter the auto-manual Sport mode. Fun factor increases but MPG decreases. Again, give and take.Brakes – Some fine tuning may be in order for the Sophomore year of production. Thanks to deer that bolt out in front of me, I can assure you that panic stops are predicable. It’s the “in-between” braking (not hard, not soft) that can be distracting. It feels like the car needs to be tuned a little better to handle the trade-off between regenerative braking and normal braking. It can be harsh sometimes and the nose can dive when you don’t expect it to for the amount of pedal pressure you’re applying.Infotainment – Nice. I have both an iPhone and an Android phone, so I’ve been able to test both CarPlay and Android Auto and they both work great. Nobody has complained about holding a phone conversation with me using the hands-free mode. Drivetrain – Great first-year effort. I like the six-speed dual clutch transmission. It feels more communicative than a slushy CVT. When it is cold outside, you can feel the switch from EV/Engine mode more than what you do in warmer temperatures…just a little blip. Climate Control – Works as advertised. I like the way it automatically switches on the front windshield defroster when needed.Doo-dads – The rear-cross traffic alert combined with the rear-view camera is the best option-combo to me. The electronic dash is nice, but if the sun is directly behind me and shining on it, it can wash out. The lack of a rear-windshield wiper is a non-issue…I haven’t missed it yet.**** Update 08/2018 **** I now have 31,000 miles on it. During the summer, I'm getting 70+mpg on several fill-ups (and over 700 miles per tank) but I don't drive on the interstate. Driving the interstate gets me 55mpg in the summer, 45mpg or less in the winter. Still in love with this car and it's holding up well.**** Update 02/2020 **** I now have 80,000 miles on it. A few more observations - I don't like the headlights, hard to see at night. The stereo doesn't get loud enough to listen over the wind noise of an open window. Mileage has gone down, probably because this car is so pokey and I need to press the accelerator more. I still have original tires on. Car still looks brand new except for paint on the wheels is peeling off. Brakes are OK once you realize how they work. I would not recommend this car for interstate driving, only for 65mph and below roads because of the way it handles.**** Update 02/2021 **** I’ve got 106K miles now. My daily route has changed to where I now drive 25% interstate and the MPG is going down. During the cold of winter, I struggle to get 40MPG. The car is comfy, and I still like it. No problems with it and it feels like it will go 200K by doing prescribed maintenance. Outside of some paint flashing off the wheels due to a powerful car wash, the body has held up without any issues.*** Update 08/2022 ***Now have 142,000 miles. I haven't replaced the brakes yet. I achieved 70.8mpg on a full tank of fuel earlier this summer by driving sensibly (no interstate driving - that pulls the mileage down). The body, electronics, and interior are holding up great. The only real issue I have is paint coming off of the hubcaps - that is a very minor issue. It'll be a sad day when I have to part with this pokey gas saver, but that won't be for another year. Maybe by then I'll have replaced the brakes for the first time.*** Update 03/2023 ***I'm on my last few days with the Ioniq. It has never let me down, I feel the battery pack is still as good as the day I got it, and it has been a very economical to operate car. I have 156K miles and the new owner is excited to buy it. Final thoughts: The headlights are terrible. Over the past winter, I cringe to drive at night. I probably should have gone with aftermarket headlights. The body has held up well except for the plastic wheel covers. Everything still works and I still have decent tread life on my second set of tires. Brakes have never been replaced and the last service I had, the technician said they "look like new". Not sure if I believe that. Farewell old friend, we will meet again (because it was sold to a co-worker). The End.
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Congratulations on crossing 106,000 miles in your 2017 Ioniq! It's great to hear that you've had such a trouble-free experience with routine maintenance being your only significant cost. The recalls related to the hybrid nature of the design have been taken care of without any charges to you, which is fantastic. Thank you for the advice on getting the correct tires for the best mileage. It's impressive that out of the six cars you currently insure, this one is always running well. With well over one million miles on the road over the last 55 years, it's wonderful to hear that this car is the most reliable one you've ever owned, especially given the mileage. Keep up the good work!
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I recently purchased an Ioniq and took it on a two-week road trip with my wife and our 50+ pound luggage. We traveled from central Florida to North Carolina, then up over the mountains of Virginia and Kentucky to Lexington. From there, we drove to Western PA before heading back to North Carolina and finally back to Florida. We covered a total of 2,961.6 miles and used only 56.016 gallons of gas, averaging an impressive 52.87mpg. The best average on our trip was from Kentucky to PA (633.1 miles) at 56.59mpg. The next best was PA to NC (661.5 miles) at 53.128mpg. Despite the terrain we traveled, the load we had in the vehicle, and 85% interstate driving at speeds of 65-70 mph, we were very pleased with the gas mileage. The Ioniq never felt underpowered and we were able to keep up with traffic, even in the mountains.I read the latest Consumer Report, and I can't believe it rated the Ford C-Max over the Ioniq. The 2 C-Maxs, that I previously owned, had less cargo space, lousy gas mileage (42mpg average), and uncomfortable seats. During interstate driving I had to constantly fiddle with the steering wheel on the C-Max to keep it on a straight path.
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Are you having problems with your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid?
Isai Haag 2025-02-11
I purchased a 2017 Ioniq, the first one sold in New Mexico. Unfortunately, after two years, the car stopped working and has been in and out of the shop for over four months. Despite replacing everything, the issue remains unresolved. While this has been a frustrating experience, I have been working with a case manager from the national office who has been helpful in paying for my rental. Although the car was in the shop for almost a month, I was able to drive it to dinner and back without any issues. While I understand the concerns about safety, I am confident that the issue will be resolved soon. I appreciate Hyundai's efforts to address the issue and value their commitment to customer satisfaction. While this has been a challenging experience, I remain optimistic that the car will be fully operational soon. Thank you for your understanding.
Amani Hodkiewicz 2024-08-16
The car has experienced multiple issues, including a loss of power while on the freeway and lurching forward on two separate occasions. Despite my daughter having possession of the car for only 14 days since July 18, Hyundai has offered to buy the car back after a half-hour discussion. We will be considering their offer after having made payments for this duration. It is disappointing to experience such issues with a vehicle, but we will handle the situation with professionalism.
Khalil Wolf 2024-03-21
I had a 2017 limited hybrid and was initially impressed with the features and value for money. Unfortunately, shortly after driving it home, I experienced a terrifying incident on the interstate when the car nearly died. The vehicle remained in the shop for the first five months of ownership, and I had the opportunity to drive every Hyundai loaner in my area. However, I was grateful for the great warranty that came with the car. The ride was decent, and the fit and finish were good, although I did notice where cuts had been made for production. The entertainment system's head unit was fantastic, but the standard speakers were terrible. Unfortunately, the car had a significant number of mechanical issues, and although Hyundai offered to buy it back, I declined, hoping that the problems could be resolved. However, even after the problem was All of the problems were well known on the American Facebook forum for the Ioniq, so I know it wasn’t just mine. Multiple people on the forum had some of the same issues. I hope they have worked out the kinks because the idea of the Ioniq is great. Unfortunately, the follow-through was less than desirable, which is why I traded it for another vehicle.
Garfield Weissnat 2024-01-22
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that you had trouble with the mpg rating and that the car didn't perform well in certain weather conditions. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration. If you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you!