2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls

1 safety recall, 7 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
7Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recall list

Electrical System recall

Park outside21V-127
March 1, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes3
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine1
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

January 8, 2025Vehicle Speed ControlFuel/Propulsion SystemForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

When approaching a turn, I let off the accelerator but the car didn’t stop accelerating. Instead, it gently kept accelerating. I applied the brakes and the car started slowing down but not at the same rate I was applying brake pressure. Therefore I floored the brakes to try coming to a complete stop. Sadly, the cars ABS system did not engage, half of the car hopped over the curb at about 20 mph. I was able to steer the car back onto the road where it finally came to a stop but acted like it wanted to keep going until full blackout power loss happened. The car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company American Family. Essentially, the vehicle malfunctioned causing the accelerator to sti

June 3, 2023Engine

Refill Coolant warning light intermittently signals EV battery coolant problem. Hyundai dealer in Fort Wayne, IN, topped off coolant. Andrew service representative was informed of two YouTube videos explaining recall due to defective coolant ASC1 that crystalizes and/or becomes sludgy. Video reported dealer changed old coolant with an upgraded coolant ASC2 number in a Hyundai Ioniq Limited 2020 Electric Vehicle 38 kw like my vehicle. Fort Wayne, Glenbrook Hyundai dealer has very little experience or training with EV vehicles, since they offered to change the engine oil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUs-YoGTMlw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCt6MEbaXCI are video links apparently from Eng

May 25, 2023Service Brakes

the Hyundai ioniq 5 doesn't turn on its brake lights when you're using single-pedal driving, as shown in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/U0YW7x9U5TQ?t=97 these should be recalled because you can bring the vehicle to a complete stop without the brakes turning on

September 14, 2021Service Brakes

The regenerative brake system failed to operate as it normally does, and no indicator lights came on on the dashboard. This unexpected loss of braking force nearly caused me to hit the car in front of me. I had recently disengaged cruise control and was approaching a red light. I pressed my foot on the brake pedal and felt no response from the car. I lifted my foot and pressed again two or three times with no response, neither deceleration nor any change in the regenerative braking meter on the dashboard. I had to press the brake all the way to the floor before the mechanical brakes were activated. This loss of braking power greatly increased my stopping distance and I narrowly avoided hitti

September 10, 2021Service Brakes

This issue is easily repeatable, when braking if you hit a bump (pot hole, etc.) the braking power is greatly reduced & the brake pedal becomes almost impossible to push down to stop the car, making it very hard to stop even when not coming to an abrupt stop.

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The most recent, filed March 1, 2021, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric problems?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (3 reports), followed by vehicle speed control.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.