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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq.
Owner complaints (20)
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq.
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq EV 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq HEV 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Hyundai Ioniq version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 54 | 56 | 55 | $1,200 |
| Ioniq Blue 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 58 | 60 | 59 | $1,150 |
| Ioniq Electric Automatic (A1) | 145 | 121 | 133 | $550 |
| Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 52 | 51 | 52 | $1,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.