Hyundai Ioniq, representative photo
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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Hyundai Ioniq recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
20

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component20

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
20Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1155000
Service brakes525000
Forward collision avoidance525000
Unknown or other420000
Vehicle speed control315000
Fuel/propulsion system15000
Engine15000
Back over prevention15000
Seat belts15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Ioniq EV, Ioniq Hev, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “VEHICLE SAFETY HAZARD: ACTIVE HIGH-VOLTAGE ISOLATION FAULT (DTC P0AA6) WITH DECEPTIVE DEALER/MANUFACTURER BYPASS & CONCEALMENT.”

    Filed 07/16/2026 · ODI 11750854
  • Seat belts

    “Installing a car seat and the belt buckle failed. The plastic part split and no longer holds the belt together. This was under regular pressure with standard leverage that the car seat design calls for.”

    Filed 05/26/2026 · ODI 11740246
  • Electrical system

    “Auto Hold/EPB lights come one while driving. Deactivates cruise control of on. Turns off auto hold. Ongoing issue with many reports but no recall or dealership knowledge. Ongoing issue since purchase.”

    Filed 07/31/2025 · ODI 11677617

Other Hyundai Ioniq model years

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2021 Hyundai Ioniq recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (55%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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