2017 Hyundai IONIQ: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker IONIQ years.
51 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 IONIQ?The 2017 Hyundai IONIQ has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Hyundai IONIQ vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2017 a good year for the IONIQ?
Across the 6 IONIQ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2018) to 51 (2017). With 51 complaints, the 2017 IONIQ sits above the model's median of 32.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 IONIQ
electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:onboard (obcm)
Campaign 21V944000Hyundai 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.
hybrid propulsion system
Campaign 17V532000Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Campaign 18V704000Hyundai 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.
hybrid propulsion system
Campaign 18V260000Hyundai 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.
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hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Campaign 22V459000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment varies significantly by model line. For the original IONIQ (Hybrid/PHEV/Electric), feedback is consistently positive, praising it as an underappreciated, efficient, and practical commuter car with low maintenance costs and good value.
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Other IONIQ model years
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