The Hyundai Ioniq is a full-size car built from 2017 to 2026. Engines offered: Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Ioniq is
The Hyundai Ioniq is a full-size car that Hyundai built from 2017 to 2026 — 10 model years. It has been offered with Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric power. Its closest siblings in the Hyundai range: Sonata, Equus, Elantra GT.
Hyundai Ioniq tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Ioniq owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Hyundai Ioniq have? Power & range
The Hyundai Ioniq is offered with 3 powertrains — 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, Electric, 1.6L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 3 for the Hyundai Ioniq, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1.6L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD | Regular |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | RWD | Electricity |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1.6L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD | Regular Gas and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Ioniq by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Hyundai Ioniq. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Ioniq | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 22 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,593/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 75 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Hyundai Ioniq?
The Ioniq is a full-size car, built from 2017 to 2026. Engines offered: Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric.
What is the Hyundai Ioniq warranty?
New models carry 5 years / 60,000 miles basic cover and 10 years / 100,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Ioniq reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Ioniq?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2001–2026 | 109 | 36 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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| Hyundai Tucson | 2005–2026 | 89 | 50 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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