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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Ioniq Hybrid.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Electric is a passenger car built on Hyundai's dedicated hybrid platform and powered by an electric drive system paired to an automatic transmission (AM6), representing the brand's first mass-market effort to compete directly with the Toyota Prius in the hybrid segment; it launched with an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy that positioned it competitively against established rivals. In terms of reliability, the 2017 model year recorded the highest owner complaint volume in the Ioniq Hybrid's model history spanning 2017-2022, with 39 total complaints filed, the majority of which centered on the hybrid propulsion system, alongside three safety recalls issued during the model year. This complaint profile makes the 2017 Ioniq Hybrid the least reliable model year within its generation, though the significant drop to just 13 complaints by 2018 suggests that early production issues were substantially addressed in subsequent model years.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque80-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency55/54/55 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Front wiper blades99H09AKA18H alt 99H09AKA26H

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3014 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 62.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined55 / 54 / 55 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
Electric motor240V Li-Ion
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-94 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Power Steering FluidHyundai PSF-3

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-94 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid launched with the busiest federal record in this generation: 39 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation, and 72 TSBs, all higher than any subsequent year shown. Complaints then dropped sharply to 13 in 2018 and remained in the teens or low twenties through 2022, while recalls fell to 2 in 2018, 1 in 2019, and none thereafter, suggesting the earliest production run carried more growing pains than later model years. Within 2017, the leading complaint categories were Hybrid Propulsion System (6), Unknown or Other (4), Electrical System (4), and Power Train (3), with 4 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Because 2017 sits at the top of the complaint and recall curve and the following years show a cleaner record, it appears to be the most troubled year of this group. Takeaway: a later Ioniq Hybrid from this generation is likely the safer used-car bet, but a well-documented, well-maintained 2017 is still worth considering if its service history and recall work are complete.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
72
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
39
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 39 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Hybrid Propulsion System6
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System4
Power Train3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train,Engine2
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V704000Hybrid Propulsion System: InverterReported 05/10/2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA…

18V260000Hybrid Propulsion SystemReported 24/04/2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
25-01-024H-1 TSB2025-05-08Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…
25-01-024H EM2025-04-07Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 Ioniq Hybrid have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Ioniq Hybrid?

EPA figures are 55 city / 54 highway / 55 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.