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Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022)
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HYUNDAI IONIQ-ELECTRIC (2017–2022): Full Technical Specs & OBD2 Diagnostics

Built 2017–2022 · all production years covered on this single page

Electric • Electric

Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022)

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5 Common problems View details →
29 OBD2 codes View details →
0 Recalls / TSB View details →
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Safety & recalls
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Repair cost
3.7
Parts & repairability
3.2
Maintenance & durability
n/a
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Every figure on this Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.

The Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022) is a fully electric vehicle (Electric). Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.

⚠️ COMMON PROBLEMS
Engine overheatingFREQUENT

Engine temperature over limits — check coolant level, thermostat and radiator.

Related codes: P0217

Oil pressure sensor: low signalFREQUENT

ECU detects insufficient oil pressure — check oil level and sensor.

Related codes: P0522

Insufficient oil pressureFREQUENT

Oil pressure below critical threshold — stop the engine and check immediately.

Related codes: P0524

Engine control module (PCM) faultFREQUENT

Faulty ECU processor — requires specialist workshop diagnosis.

Related codes: P0606

Throttle actuatorFREQUENT

Throttle actuator motor circuit open — loss of throttle response.

Related codes: P2100

🔧 COMMON REPAIRS
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Front brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
0.8h
€56 – €72
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Rear brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
0.9h
€63 – €81
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ABS Module
Difficulty: Medium
2.0h
€140 – €180
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ABS Pump
Difficulty: Hard
2.5h
€175 – €225
💰 AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS

Prices may vary by area and workshop.

🔧
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
🛑
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
⚡
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
📊
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
⏱️ OFFICIAL LABOUR TIMES (OLP)

Standard labour hours from a database of 6.6M+ real shop operations, with an indicative labour-cost estimate for your country.

Brakes8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
ABS Module2.0h€ 90–€ 150
ABS Pump2.5h€ 112–€ 187
ABS Tone Ring1.5h€ 67–€ 112
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.8h€ 36–€ 60
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.8h€ 36–€ 60
Brake Bleed - All Four1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Brake Caliper - Front1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Brake Caliper - Rear1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Cooling8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Cooling Fan Assembly1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Cooling Fan Clutch3.0h€ 135–€ 225
Cooling Fan Motor1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Cooling Fan Relay0.3h€ 13–€ 22
Engine Oil Cooler3.0h€ 135–€ 225
Heater Control Valve3.0h€ 135–€ 225
Heater Core3.0h€ 135–€ 225
Heater Hoses3.0h€ 135–€ 225
Electrical8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Airbag - Driver1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Airbag - Passenger1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Airbag - Side2.0h€ 90–€ 150
Airbag Module/Computer1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Amplifier1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Antenna0.5h€ 22–€ 37
Backup Camera1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Battery0.3h€ 13–€ 22
Engine8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Camshaft Position Sensor8.0h€ 360–€ 600
Connecting Rod Bearings8.0h€ 360–€ 600
Crankshaft Position Sensor8.0h€ 360–€ 600
Engine R&R12.0h€ 540–€ 900
Freeze Plug - Single8.0h€ 360–€ 600
Freeze Plugs - All10.4h€ 468–€ 780
Front Main Seal8.0h€ 360–€ 600
Harmonic Balancer8.0h€ 360–€ 600
Fuel system3 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Charcoal Canister2.5h€ 112–€ 187
EVAP Purge Valve2.5h€ 112–€ 187
EVAP Vent Valve2.5h€ 112–€ 187
HVAC8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
AC Accumulator1.5h€ 67–€ 112
AC Compressor2.5h€ 112–€ 187
AC Compressor Oil Add0.5h€ 22–€ 37
AC Condenser2.5h€ 112–€ 187
AC Evaporator6.0h€ 270–€ 450
AC Expansion Valve (TXV)4.0h€ 180–€ 300
AC High Pressure Switch0.5h€ 22–€ 37
AC Hose - High Side1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Steering8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Center Link/Drag Link1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Electric Power Steering Module1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Electric Power Steering Motor2.5h€ 112–€ 187
Idler Arm1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Pitman Arm1.2h€ 54–€ 90
Power Steering Rack4.0h€ 180–€ 300
Rack and Pinion Boots2.0h€ 90–€ 150
Steering Angle Sensor1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Suspension8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Air Line1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Air Spring/Air Bag1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Air Suspension Compressor1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Air Suspension Height Sensor1.0h€ 45–€ 75
Air Suspension Valve Block2.0h€ 90–€ 150
Ball Joint - Lower1.8h€ 81–€ 135
Ball Joint - Upper1.5h€ 67–€ 112
Ball Joints - Upper and Lower3.0h€ 135–€ 225
Transmission8 operations
OperationLabour hours (OLP)Est. labour cost
Clutch Hydraulic Line6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Dual Mass Flywheel6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Kickdown Cable6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Manual Trans Fluid Change6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Neutral Safety Switch6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Overdrive Solenoid6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Pressure Plate6.0h€ 270–€ 450
Shift Fork6.0h€ 270–€ 450
💵 WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY

Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.

🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Replace when moisture content exceeds 3% or every 2-3 years
📋 RECALLS & TSB (0)

No official recall verified for this vehicle in the NHTSA database.

🔴 DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE

57 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.

Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
!BRAKE
Brake System WarningBrakes
K
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
+−
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
!BRAKE
ABS WarningBrakes
!BRAKE
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
!BRAKE
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
!
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
S
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
N
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
!
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
TPMS Warning (Hyundai)Tyres
e-4WD Fault (Hyundai)Chassis
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
?
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
L
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
L
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
AC
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
A
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
Lane Keeping Assist Off (Hyundai)ADAS
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
L
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
A
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
A
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
A
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
A
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
!
Door Open WarningBody
!
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
BlueLink Connected (Hyundai)Electrical
📢 REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)

22 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Hyundai Ioniq-Electric across model years 2017–2022. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.

3 crash reports 3 injuries
Complaints by model year (most reported first)
Model year 20179
Model year 20207
Model year 20196
Most reported components (all years)
Electrical System10
Service Brakes6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Steering2
Power Train2
Wheels1
Sample reports
The 12v system in my vehicle is defective, resulting in the vehicle failing to operate. Since I have only operated it about 4 times, i am unable to state whether the issue would occur while the car was being driven. I have had the car… (MY 2019)
CAR SKIDS AND LOSES CONTROL. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES DURING LOSS OF CONTROL. HARD BRAKING CREATES THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO EXECUTE CLIMBING INCLINED DRIVEWAYS. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AS ITS ESPECIALLY CONT… (MY 2017)
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 1# 1360258 SUBMITTED IN SEPT. IN PARTICULAR, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DEALERS REPLACE A WATER PUMP AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3 REPLACEMENTS SINCE AUG. THIS WAS THEIR EFFORT TO DEAL WITH THE… (MY 2019)
BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES. WHEN USING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IN THE CAR TO MAKE OR RECEIVE CALLS, THE PERSON ON THE OTHER END OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, RECEIVING THE CALL, OR MAKING THE CALL, HEARA A TERRIBLE ECHO O… (MY 2017)

Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 2017–2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does fault code P0071 mean on the Hyundai Ioniq-electric?

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.

What does fault code P0070 mean on the Hyundai Ioniq-electric?

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.

What does fault code P0011 mean on the Hyundai Ioniq-electric?

A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.

Are brakes problems common on the Hyundai Ioniq-electric?

Yes — 8 of 22 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the brakes. One owner reported: “CAR SKIDS AND LOSES CONTROL. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES DURING LOSS OF CONTROL. HARD BRAKING CREATES THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO EXECUTE CLIMBING INCLINED DRIVEWAYS. SEVER…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.

Are electrical problems common on the Hyundai Ioniq-electric?

Yes — 12 of 22 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the electrical. One owner reported: “The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V944000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet availabl…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.

Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022)?

Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.

How often should the Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022) be serviced?

Routine maintenance for the Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.

Considering buying a Hyundai Ioniq-Electric (2017–2022)? Use this guide to check expected maintenance costs, the most reported fault codes and parts availability on the market. Real data, zero commercial estimates.

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