Hyundai · Large car
Hyundai Ioniq
Every model year 2017–2022: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side.
| Year | Powertrains | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Crash | Best efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Plug-in hybridHybrid | A | 0 | 27 | — | 59 mpg | |
| 2021 | ElectricPlug-in hybridHybrid | A | 0 | 20 | — | 170 mi | |
| 2020 | ElectricPlug-in hybridHybrid | B | 1 | 29 | — | 170 mi | Park outside |
| 2019 | ElectricPlug-in hybridHybrid | B | 2 | 32 | — | 124 mi | |
| 2018 | ElectricPlug-in hybridHybrid | D | 3 | 17 | — | 124 mi | |
| 2017 | ElectricHybrid | F | 5 | 50 | — | 124 mi |
What changed year to year
- 2022: dropped electric; 4 → 3 EPA configurations
- 2021: best combined mpg 58 → 59
- 2020: best range 124 → 170 mi
- 2018: added plug-in hybrid; 3 → 4 EPA configurations
Best Ioniq years to buy used
- 2021 — Safety A, 0 recalls, 20 complaints
- 2022 — Safety A, 0 recalls, 27 complaints
- 2019 — Safety B, 2 recalls, 32 complaints
- 2020 — Safety B, 1 recalls, 29 complaints
- 2018 — Safety D, 3 recalls, 17 complaints
Ranked by Safety Signal, then fewest complaints. Older years have had more time to accumulate both.