NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Safety Record
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving a significant gap in its safety profile. There are no NHTSA star ratings available for this model year, nor can a Safety Index be computed. The recall and complaint record is notably clean, with zero open recall campaigns and just 18 unverified owner complaints. None of these complaints involve crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this absence of adverse reports is positive, the lack of fundamental crash-test data prevents any definitive conclusion regarding the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 18 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In?
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In has no federal crash-test data available from NHTSA. This makes it impossible to assess its performance in controlled collision scenarios. The vehicle's "Clean burden band" classification is based solely on its recall and complaint record. There are no recalls to report for this model year. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. None of these complaints involve a crash, fire, injury, or death. However, a notable concentration of these complaints targets the Electrical System and the Forward Collision Avoidance component. While these complaints remain unverified, the nature of active-safety system allegations warrants continued monitoring. No adjacent model years offer crash-test data for comparative analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with this vehicle in the federal recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In?
Eighteen unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components alleged are the Electrical System with 9 reports, Service Brakes with 5, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 5. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
18 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In?
Any used buyer should run the specific VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall remedies are outstanding on that individual unit. Recall status is tied to the VIN, not just the model year.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, and the vehicle sits in the Clean burden band based on its recall and complaint record.
- Eighteen unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance each drawing notable allegation counts, though none of the 18 reports involve a crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Because no tested sibling years exist in the NHTSA record for this model, shoppers cannot reference adjacent federal crash-test results as a proxy for this year's crash performance.
FAQ2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In 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 0 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 18 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In 2021.
- 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.