NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Safety Record
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric lacks a federal crash-test rating, as NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. This absence means consumers cannot consult an overall star rating or individual crash-test scores for frontal, side, or rollover protection. Shoppers should instead note the vehicle's recall history: a single active recall campaign addresses a significant battery safety issue. This recall, combined with seven owner-reported complaints, places the 2020 Ioniq Electric in the Heavy recall and complaint burden band. Without crash-test data, the recall record becomes a primary safety consideration for this model.
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, including one park-outside traction battery recall, 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 | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 1 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
The 2020 Ioniq Electric lacks a complete safety profile, as NHTSA has not published crash-test results for this model year. This absence of data leaves a significant gap in assessing its protective capabilities. The vehicle's single recall, however, is substantial: it concerns the lithium-ion traction battery and includes a "park outside" designation. This federal advisory indicates a high degree of concern regarding the potential hazard, advising owners to store the vehicle outdoors. While owner complaints are low at seven, one report details a crash, and several complaints focus on the Service Brakes, a critical safety system. The single recall heavily influences the overall safety assessment for the 2020 Ioniq Electric, outweighing the relatively low complaint volume.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric carries one recall campaign targeting the electrical propulsion system, specifically the lithium-ion traction battery. NHTSA has designated this a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, the most serious classification in the recall system, reflecting the potential severity of the battery defect shared with certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY21V127000
Risk: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Batter
Reported 2021-03-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem area is Service Brakes, which appears in three reports. Single unverified allegations also touch Vehicle Speed Control, the Fuel and Propulsion System, Forward Collision Avoidance, the Engine, and the Electrical System. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
A significant safety campaign for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric involved the traction battery, prompting a recall. Consumers evaluating this model year should verify the recall's resolution by checking the vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov, as open safety campaigns carry over to subsequent owners.
- The 2020 Ioniq Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- A single recall campaign targets the lithium-ion traction battery and has been designated park-outside or do-not-drive by NHTSA, the agency's most serious recall classification.
- Seven unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with Service Brakes accounting for three of those allegations and one report involving a crash.
- No tested sibling years are available in the NHTSA program for this model, so shoppers cannot reference an adjacent crash score as a proxy for this vehicle's crashworthiness.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric places
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric safety questions
Was the 2020 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 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 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 2020.
- 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.