Model year 2022 · Large Cars, Midsize Cars

2022 Hyundai Ioniq: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq at 52–59 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

52–59

NHTSA overall rating

—

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 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.

2022 Hyundai Ioniq recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 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.

2022 Hyundai Ioniq EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Ioniq1.6L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular54/57/55 mpg—$1,200162
Ioniq Blue1.6L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular58/60/59 mpg—$1,150151
Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and Electricity / Electricity52/51/52 mpg
119 MPGe on electricity
29 mi$1,30074

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.

2022 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.

2022 Hyundai Ioniq NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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.

2022 Hyundai Ioniq owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq, most recently on Sep 1, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Hyundai Ioniq complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes15
Electrical system7
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Electrical system: Adas1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: Assist1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Ioniq model years

Hyundai Ioniq by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 Ioniq52–59 mpg · 133 MPGe020—
2020 Ioniq52–58 mpg · 133 MPGe131—
2019 Ioniq52–58 mpg · 136 MPGe233—
2018 Ioniq52–58 mpg · 136 MPGe317—
2017 Ioniq55–58 mpg · 136 MPGe551—

All Hyundai Ioniq years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Hyundai models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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