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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit. Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The high voltage battery can become unstable. Thermal instability in the high-voltage battery may not be detected early enough. This could increase the risk of fire and injury. Production: 18.06.2019 - 26.07.2022. Types: e4*2007/46*1157*09-*15 (Typ: AE).
A malfunction in the electrical shift control unit can cause the parking lock to be released. As a result, the vehicle can roll away when parked, increasing the risk of injury. Production: 10.09.2020 - 03.05.2022 . Types: e9*2018/858*11054*; NE.
The vehicle may enter a “fail-safe” mode, causing the EV Ready lamp to flash, accompanied with reduced acceleration and over all power output, which increases the risk of an accident. Production: 01.2016 – 06.2019. Types: e4*2007/46*1157*.
A short circuit may occur within the high voltage battery cells. This will increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is parked and charging. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between June 2019 and January 2020.. Types: e4*2007/46*1157*.
An internal short-circuit may occur in the lithium-ion battery. This could increase the risk of fire. Production: 4 May 2018 – 2 March 2020. Types: e4*2007/46*1157*; Type: AEB5E11E11CZ1 (28kW); e4*2007/46*1259*, Types: OSF5E11E11B11 - OSF5E11E11D11 - OSF5E21E11B11 - OSF5E21E11D11.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
The wheel nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. As a result, they could become detached, thus limiting driving stability and increasing the risk of an accident. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 July and 31 August 2019 (Elantra, IONIQ Hybrid); and between 4 July and 31 August 2019 (IONIQ Elektro). Types: Type-approval numbers: e4*2007/46*1054, e4*2007/46*1157; Types: AD, AE.