NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Safety Record
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq presents an unusual safety record: zero open recall campaigns and a single owner complaint. This places it in an exceptionally clean burden band for both categories. However, the federal record lacks any crash-test data for this model year. Without star ratings from NHTSA, no Safety Index can be calculated, and therefore, no comprehensive crash-safety conclusion can be drawn based solely on the published data.
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA 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 | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq has no recalls and only a single unverified Electrical System complaint in the NHTSA database. This record places it in the Clean burden band, the lightest tier in the MotorCaliber recall and complaint framework. This designation indicates a low administrative burden for the model year. It is important to note that the Hyundai Ioniq for 2021 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, and no related model years with crash data are available for reference. Therefore, this Clean band status reflects only the recall and complaint record, not crash performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq have any recalls?
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy instructions associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov to confirm no new campaign has been added.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?
NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq. That single report names the Electrical System as the affected component. It is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been established as a defect by NHTSA. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in the complaint record.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?
Before purchasing a used 2021 Hyundai Ioniq, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been added since this record was compiled. A clean history here does not account for recalls issued after the most recent data pull.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are recorded against the 2021 Ioniq in the NHTSA federal database, placing it in the Clean burden band.
- One unverified owner complaint is on file for this model year, citing the Electrical System, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to that report.
- No tested sibling years for this model appear in the data we cover, so no adjacent crash-test results are available to inform a safety comparison.
FAQ2021 Hyundai Ioniq safety questions
Was the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Ioniq 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.