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#BS-2017-HYUION-57F62017 Hyundai Ioniq HybridProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 69 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 69 complaints, 6 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
soy based wires chewed by rodents
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
ac compressor failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
lane keep assistant lights in dash
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
oil sludge after regular maintenance
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
air pump given by manufacturer blew up
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
15 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (19 reports) • Median: 8K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (15 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Hybrid Propulsion System Issues
Hybrid Propulsion System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to hybrid propulsion system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
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.
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
This is the worst model year for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 69 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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