2019 Hyundai Ioniq: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq at 52–58 mpg combined (gas versions) and 136 MPGe combined with 124 miles of EPA-rated range across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
52–58
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as IONIQ ELECTRIC, IONIQ HYBRID, IONIQ PLUG-IN HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Hyundai Ioniq recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq, newest first.
Electrical system: Propulsion system: Charging: Module: Onboard (obcm) and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V944000Reported Dec 7, 2021
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 215)
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.
Risk
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 184)
Units affected
48 (estimate)
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk
A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Hyundai Ioniq fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Hyundai Ioniq crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2019 Hyundai Ioniq NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 4 DR FWD
Not rated
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Optional
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWD
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Optional
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In 4 DR FWD
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Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Hyundai Ioniq owner complaints
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Hyundai Ioniq complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
13
Vehicle speed control
8
Power train
6
Service brakes
6
Engine
4
Fuel/propulsion system
4
Unknown or other
4
Seat belts
3
Air bags
2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
