2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (2), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
10/14/2026 · Unknown Or Other
Backup camera quality has greatly degraded. Can barely make out what is behind you with camera. Afraid will hit something.
09/22/2026 · Engine
The engine coolant can leak into the exhaust because air a known design flaw. When the the engine turns on after being in electric mode the coolant pump starts and pushes it out the exhaust causing a sudden over heating of the engine. This causes the car to stall and can be very dangerous at freeway speeds.
01/08/2026 · Transmission / drivetrain · crash
When the engine is turned off, and the car is not in park, it rolls. When the engine is turned off the car should automatically switch to P to prevent it from rolling. Our car was left in R with the engine off. And instead of switching to P automatically, it just rolled away and hit the neighbors garage.
03/24/2025 · Brakes
I leased the vehicle in 03-2021 and within the first year took the car back to the dealer 3 times for complaint on braking system. The brake pedal would loose pressure and stopping distance would extend further than anticipated. the dealer consistently told me that they could not duplicate the problem. now has gotten to the point that EBP light and HOLD lig…
06/27/2024 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
The display does not always show reverse camera when backing up. Not often, but does occur. I can use mirrors, etc. Annoying as it is a learned experience with this car, and when reverse camera is not operational it does limit view behind car due to design. I did capture video this time as it isn't first occurrence. I was in parking lot where I could d…
08/13/2020 · Brakes · crash · fire
I WAS DRIVING ON A 6 LANE RD., NEARING AN INTERSECTION. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE, TRAFFIC ON BOTH SIDES OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR, MY BRAKES FAILED. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS LUCKY THAT WE WERE ALL DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED AN I DID NOT HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES, JUST ONE WEEK OF NECK AND BACK PAIN. THE BRAKES FA…