2020 Hyundai Ioniq: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq at 52–58 mpg combined (gas versions) and 133 MPGe combined with 170 miles of EPA-rated range across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 31 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
52–58
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 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.
2020 Hyundai Ioniq recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq, newest first.
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 200)
Units affected
4,696 (estimate)
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.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 Hyundai Ioniq NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric 4 DR FWD
Not rated
Not rated
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Not rated
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Standard
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWD
Not rated
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Not rated
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Standard
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid 4 DR FWD
Not rated
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Not rated
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Standard
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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2020 Hyundai Ioniq owner complaints
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Hyundai Ioniq complaints
