2021 Hyundai IONIQ: common problems and reliability
An average IONIQ year.
33 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 IONIQ?The 2021 Hyundai IONIQ has 33 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Hyundai IONIQ vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other IONIQ years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the IONIQ?
Across the 6 IONIQ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2018) to 51 (2017). With 33 complaints, the 2021 IONIQ sits about the same as 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
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the IONIQ. See the full IONIQ owner picture and every model year.
Other IONIQ model years
Compare every IONIQ year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
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