NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Safety Record
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No federal crash-test data exists for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, as NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. This means the vehicle carries no star ratings or an independently computed Safety Index score from the agency. Its federal record shows a single recall campaign and six owner-reported complaints. This absence of crash-test results does not indicate the vehicle's safety performance, only that no assessment was conducted.
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has no NHTSA crash-test ratings, leaving a gap in its federal safety profile. Neither this model year nor any closely related sibling year appears in the crash-test data. The vehicle's recall and complaint volume places it in the Light burden band, indicating a lower rate of federal reports for vehicles in the dataset. This is a volume measure, not a safety grade. A single recall addresses the onboard charging module, citing an unstable electrical ground across the 2017 through 2019 Ioniq Electric model years. The six owner complaints include three injury allegations, with reported issues primarily focused on the electrical system and brakes.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is covered by one recall, addressing the onboard charging module within the electrical propulsion and charging system. The concern cited is an unstable electrical ground that may affect the charging module. NHTSA's recall record for this campaign does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided; owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM)21V944000
Risk: Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
Reported 2021-12-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Six owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ioniq Electric, including one reported crash and three reported injuries. These are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System, cited in four reports, followed by Service Brakes in three reports, Vehicle Speed Control in two reports, and Seat Belts in one report.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric warrants particular attention regarding its onboard charging module. This specific component has been subject to a recall, necessitating that any prospective owner verify its completion via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Recalls, when open, are remedied by the manufacturer at no cost.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year; the absence of a score is not a safety judgment.
- One recall covers the 2019 Ioniq Electric, targeting the onboard charging module due to a potentially unstable electrical ground; owners should verify remedy completion by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Six unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year include one reported crash and three reported injuries, with the Electrical System and Service Brakes as the most frequently alleged problem areas.
- No NHTSA-tested sibling years for the Ioniq Electric appear in the available data, leaving the recall and complaint record as the only federal safety reference point for this specific model year.
FAQ2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric safety questions
Was the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.