Hyundai Ioniq ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2017–2022)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Hyundai Ioniq we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Ioniq across generations.
Average AutoScore
87/100
Best Year
2020 Hyundai Ioniq
Score 88
Weakest Year
2017 Hyundai Ioniq
Score 85
Every Hyundai Ioniq Ranked
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A top-tier choice for eco-conscious drivers seeking enduring reliability and minimal fuss.
Top risks: Electrical System (12V Battery) · Infotainment System · Transmission (DCT hesitation)
A highly efficient and reliable compact hybrid, with minor electrical nuisances that are typically easily managed.
Top risks: 12V Auxiliary Battery System · Infotainment System & Connectivity · Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) Behavior
A frugal, reliable compact that holds its own against segment leaders, with only minor electrical annoyances.
Top risks: 12V Auxiliary Battery · Infotainment System · Brake System Feel (Hybrid/PHEV)
A frugal, dependable commuter that balances eco-friendliness with solid, long-term reliability, though minor digital annoyances may arise.
Top risks: Infotainment/Electrical System · Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) · Brake System Noise/Feel
An exceptionally efficient and mostly reliable hybrid, with the DCT being the primary point of scrutiny for long-term ownership.
Top risks: Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) · Hybrid System Software/Components · EVAP System
An exceptionally frugal and largely dependable hybrid, provided you verify recall completion and understand its few known quirks.
Top risks: Brake System · Transmission (DCT) · Electrical/Infotainment
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Problems That Follow the Ioniq Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations
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Best Ioniq Years to Buy
Printed Owner's Guidebook
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Owner's Guidebook
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