2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

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Complaints
15
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:47,600 mi
#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,600
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,897 vehicles.

21V944000Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:module:onboard (obcm) · Electrical System:software
~2,679 affected

Hyundai 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.

17V532000Hybrid Propulsion System
~218 affected

Hyundai 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.

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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has 15 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 47,600 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,600 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,897 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Ioniq Electric reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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