AI Damage2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control and electrical system. The maker issued 49 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 16
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 49
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 38% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 19% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 19% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 6 Forward collision avoidance 13% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 6% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 6 complaints (38% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (25% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (19% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Engine: 3 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 16 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 15 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While attempting to park and depressing the brake the car made a sudden acceleration without input and hard braking did not slow the car. The car then impacted the curb. On another occasion while stopped at a red light the car began to move forward while the break was depressed.
Despite the severity of the impact, the airbags did not deploy. This malfunction exposed me to significant physical danger, as I was left unprotected during the crash. 3. Problem Confirmation: No,I was not aware of the malfunction of the airbags system. 4.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, all lights, including the headlights. As a result, the vehicle veered off the roadway into a ditch, coming to a complete stop after colliding with a sign. The air bags did deploy. No warning lights were illuminated.
Once the acceleration stopped, her son parked the vehicle and informed her that several warning lights and warning chimes had sounded as he parked the vehicle. The contact sustained minor soreness and emotional trauma as a result of the failure but did not seek medical attention.
My parents saw fire under the hood and my mom suffered a hand injury. They are otherwise unharmed. I know Unintended Sudden Acceleration was an issue with Ioniq EVs from 2019. It looks like it is happening to the hybrids as well. Thank you for looking into it.
Engine Code: P090A01 The Hyundai IONIQ Blue lost reverse and while driving I experienced loss of power only to regain then lose then regain (a bucking motion). The drive significantly declined. Fortunately, I was able to get back home without injury. Vehicle towed to dealership where it currently sits.
Examples of alerts we could not here were: blind spot collision warning, cross traffic while backing up, driver attention alert when hands are not on the steering wheel, and audible blinker sounds.
This car, along with several other models of Kia and Hyundai, are unsafe due to the ease with which they can be stolen. Hyundai/Kia must recall all of their vehicles that lock proper anti-theft mechanisms in the ignition, steering column, and drive train.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,042 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Ioniq Hybrid has 21 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 16, below average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this…
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the…
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service…
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service…
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are…
- This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover…
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert…
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services
- This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) / Low DC/DC Converter (LDC)…
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) / Low DC/DC Converter (LDC) software logic to eliminate internal P-DTCs (that are not viewable) in certain 2019-2021MY IONIQ Hybrid (AE HEV)…
- This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from…
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaiâs Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission…
- Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships
It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped…
NHTSA lists 49 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 16. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (44%), smoke, burning smell, fire (13%), unintended acceleration (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 49 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.