Model year
2018 Hyundai Ioniq
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Ioniq for 2018. Under the matched names IONIQ ELECTRIC, IONIQ HYBRID, and IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 17 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for IONIQ HYBRID are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3), POWER TRAIN (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 52–58 mpg combined and 136 MPGe combined and 25–28 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $550–$1,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 51 complaints
- 2018 17 complaints
- 2019 33 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| IONIQ ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IONIQ HYBRID | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Recalls for IONIQ HYBRID
22V459000 · Jun 28, 2022
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
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.
18V704000 · Oct 5, 2018
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
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.
Complaints for IONIQ HYBRID
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for IONIQ HYBRID
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Plug-In 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq Blue · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 57 | 59 | 58 | — | — | $1,150 |
| Ioniq · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 55 | 54 | 55 | — | — | $1,200 |
| Ioniq Electric · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 150 | 122 | 136 | 25.0 | 124 | $550 |
| Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 53 | 52 | 52 | 28.0 | 630 | $1,300 |
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