we are also first time ev buyer. one must remember that forums like these mostly have postings of problems. i skim thru every day, but rarely post. there are many who are very happy with the car, and so will not post, or even access forums. for us, it is a new and learning experience.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

I've had the Ioniq 6 for 5 months and have had NO problems. Yes, I did the OTA update. It took a long while, but no problems. Many of the issues voiced on these forums are from the owner not reading the manual or unreasonable expectations, or misuse. A good example is the owner who wondered why the lights didn't come on he he or she opened to door. If that person had read the manual they would have found what to do and not have to post. I have had NO 12 volt issues. I don't put an unreasonable load on it and understand its purpose and limitations. It's a good car and I'd buy another if need be. Go ahead and get one.

 

No matter what make/model forum you read you are ALWAYS going to see a predominant number of posts regarding problem. Some are meant to be complaints and are are looking to solve. HOWEVER it is not the majority it owners. I have an I5 and you would think the same but it is in reality far from the truth

 

My Ioniq 6 is my 8th EV (two teslas, two leafs, two bolts, one ID.4). Love the car and would have no hesitation buying another one.

 

I’m delighted with mine and 9000+ km. No problems or issues.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

1) Do we know this is a big issue? Folks impacted have voiced their concerns here - is it like ICCU issues? Are we talking a few dozen out of tens of thousands sold? I purchased a BM2, hooked up a tender, and put a portable jump starter in the car. I've had zero issues over 15,000 miles and close to two years.

2) Do you intend to and NEED to charge at 48 AMP to meet your daily commute goals? 30% of Americans commute every day and those commute on average of 30 miles. How often and how far are you commuting?

Other issues: I've experienced none described.

I'd be very shocked if you were constantly dealing with issues. The reason I bought this car is because, after driving a Kia Niro, I had finally found a brand family that allowed me to ONLY visit the dealer during scheduled service cycles over 5 years and 85k of driving. I ended up with the IONIQ 5 due to the vastly better interior and aside form the TSBs, I've not been in the dealer outside of service cycle. I cannot say the same of any friend with a Tesla, Rivian, most with Bolts and ID.4's - your valuing your time is why I picked this EV, it's been an immensely better experience than my first EV (e-Golf).

They're rare and reported a lot. (Source NTHSA, if you're having an issue, for the love of dog, report it ).

 

1) Do we know this is a big issue? Folks impacted have voiced their concerns here - is it like ICCU issues? Are we talking a few dozen out of tens of thousands sold? I purchased a BM2, hooked up a tender, and put a portable jump starter in the car. I've had zero issues over 15,000 miles and close to two years.

2) Do you intend to and NEED to charge at 48 AMP to meet your daily commute goals? 30% of Americans commute every day and those commute on average of 30 miles. How often and how far are you commuting?

Other issues: I've experienced none described.

I'd be very shocked if you were constantly dealing with issues. The reason I bought this car is because, after driving a Kia Niro, I had finally found a brand family that allowed me to ONLY visit the dealer during scheduled service cycles over 5 years and 85k of driving. I ended up with the IONIQ 5 due to the vastly better interior and aside form the TSBs, I've not been in the dealer outside of service cycle. I cannot say the same of any friend with a Tesla, Rivian, most with Bolts and ID.4's - your valuing your time is why I picked this EV, it's been an immensely better experience than my first EV (e-Golf).

They're rare and reported a lot. (Source NTHSA, if you're having an issue, for the love of dog, report it ).

In response to #1- I purchased a limited dual motor AWD i6 in early April. currently been in the shop for two full months needing the battery replaced after being there for two full weeks not long before that due to faulty sensors and the ICCU update. Less than 3800 miles.

 

I got mine in April and have had 0 issues. I regularly charge at 40amps. I've only taken it in for the 2 TSBs. I would buy it again.

 

I concur with this post--charge at 40 amps all the time, owned car since April. No problems.

 

I have Ioniq6 SE AWD for couple months already...so far only issues that I have been dealing with is charging port overheating.... that has been on 2nd revision and for now no overheating.
If you are after keeping vehicle for long periods of time....i would stay away from any EV on the market that is not on sale for a minimum of 3 years.
Usually first 2 years with Hyundai vehicles are always with some bugs or overlooked hardware issues that gets fixed within 2-3 years of producing same vehicle.
Ig reliability is important to you and all issues have been resolved, Chevy Bolt EV would be your choice. Or Tesla vehicles that don't use structural 4680 cells.

 

I got my AWD I6 Limited on June 13. It's my first EV. The novelty has mostly worn off. I was stopped and asked about it twice today. First time in a restaurant parking lot when I was picking up take out, and then a few minutes later at a car wash when I was vacuuming the interior (I could have paid $18 for the car wash to do it). This was a guy in his mid-70s with an ICE Mazda that is about to go off lease. He's test driven the I6. His biggest complaint was the lack of HUD, which his Mazda has. I told him that it was my biggest negative about the car. I said the I5 has HUD but he wants a sedan. He wondered if it's feasible to get a Canadian I6. We talked about spare tires (he saw my aftermarket one), installing a L2 EVSE and whether it should be 48 amps, the reliability of charging stations on a road trip (moot point since he didn't plan to ever take one), the cost of public charging vs. gas, etc. We talked for at least 20 minutes.

I've never been quizzed about my car before I got the I6, and 2.5 months in, I still get multiple people asking about it.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

I understand your concern but as others say, these forums tend to be for grumbles.
I've had my Ioniq 6 since May and I just LOVE IT! Beautiful design, stunning performance, superb drive.
I've had no issues, except the rather slow OTA - but i think that's car manufaturers getting used to being software provider
Its my second EV (previous Niro EV) and I'd never go back to an ICE

 

A lot of Kia & Hyundai owners have had problems with the 12V going flat, dates back to the earlier models like 28 & 38. Typical reason is something happens to keep the computer alive (door left open while packing car for 10 minutes...) and that can drain the 12V batteries. So we learn not to stress the 12V. E.g I leave my 38 On-but-Parked while I pack, and I carry a booster pack around on the just-in-case principle. A small price to pay to avoid minor glitch on what's the best set of EVs around imho. You'll find the efficiency of the 6 to be excellent (but not quite as good at the 28/38s!), especially if you can get the 18" wheels!

 

This should actually read: A lot of EV owners period. Teslas too. Folks were getting new batteries installed in their Model S and X when I bought mine in 2016. Sometimes it's due to forgetting how the ACC mode functions and others it was premature failure. However, it's many EVs.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

Avoid it, dodge a bullet while you still can. - both Ioniqs, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. There are proven EVs out there. If you don't need much range you can get a Nissan Leaf cheap. Chevrolet Bolt is another good inexpensive option. Tesla I would make sure you get one with some warranty left as they are expensive IF you have problems.
I understand there are first generation problems BUT Hyundai and Kia have shown no intent to recognize problems let alone fix them.

 

I got the "check electric system" a few days ago. On the way to the dealer, error got away, then came back when dealer looked at it then got away again when I drove away… It definitely seems related to the A/C (since A/C stoped working when the error showed, and started working again when error got away — probably a loos wire or something).

Some problems are EV-specific.
Other, like mine, do not seem to: A/C could have failed on any car.

I think that if you look at any forum about any car, you’d see errors and problems specific to that model.
The cars today have hundreds, if not thousand of things that can go wrong. Those machines are complex. That’s the problem nowadays with cars.
In France and Europe, we have a low-cost car brand (Dacia). It’s cheap and basic, but with less stuff inside, less goes wrong. It’s been years now, and the Dacia's are one of the most reliable cars out there, with a much lower breakdown-rate than any other brand.

I don’t think EVs are especially problematic. Most of the time, it’s everything around the "EV" that falls apart (like A/C's or 12 V, or app-connectivity). But this also exist with ICE cars: most of the time it’s not the engine that fails, but something else.

Those problems are also to be expected with new models, and e-GMP is quite new still. The early-adopters are always beta-testers. The only problem is that the manufacturers don’t say nor admit it.
Some of them (Hyundai especially) don’t give a damn about problems unless the NHTSA (in the US) kicks in. It’s sad but it’s true.

Their cars are nice and spicy, but it’s the whole brand you have to look at. My car might experience a problem right now, and will be looked at in two weeks, but I still love the thing. I choose the Ioniq 6 and I had the choice to pick any car under $65k, and even with some issues, I still wouldn’t trade it for anything else (ok, maybe for a $250k full-spec Porsche Taycan, but shh ).

On the other hand, as stated above by others: most people go on these forums to complain about problems (and then stay to discuss). That’s why the forums are filled with errors and complaints. But it’s maybe 2 % or 5 % of the owners that have problems ? This is also why documenting thos errors, and the fixes, are important, no matter what. It helps.

 

I'll just add another anecdote, have had mine since April with no major issues. Only one I've run into was the Bluelink Profile getting randomly deleted and then had the ICCU and Approach Unlock software updates installed. Other than that the only issues I've run into are related to the finnicky MyHyundai app (will randomly throw errors and sometimes things don't work first try). I've had no charging issues, although my EVSE is 32amp, and no problems with the 12v. Overall I'm still really pleased with this car and happy with my purchase.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.
. . . . .
Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

11 thousand miles and counting . . . had a loose brake wire at the beginning and the dealer found it and fixed it in less than 1/2 hour. Nothing but miles and miles of smoooooth sailing since. Great car. Great range and drives really nice on our BC highways.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

I bought my Ioniq 6 Limited in April, have had no real problems...my horn is broken. That is really the only defect in 7,000 mi. My L2 is only 25amp BUT I live in Phoenix. Never had any issue charging and my garage has been up to 130° much of this summer. I love this car, would have no hesitation buying another.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

I'm absolutely loving my IONIQ 6. However, I did have the 12 volt battery dead issue, which I 99.9% believe was caused by using a third-party app that did a Bluelink query every 15 minutes. Had two 12v battery dead experiences (after not driving for a week, because of travel). After I deleted the app, though, haven't had the problem, even after leaving the car 8 days in airport parking lot.

 

Like someone said in this thread: Forums are for grumbles
I used to haunt Hummer forums when I owned 2 Hummers. Outside of being gas guzzlers and hard to park, they were excellent vehicles. However, if you read the forums, it would seem they had a history of:
Clogged sunroof drains causing wet head boards and floors
Heater stuck on
Theft lock auto-engaging preventing vehicle from starting unless you wait 10 minutes
Being stuck in LOW gear
and so on...
Did all Hummers have all of these problems? No
Did most Hummers have all of these problems? No

But reading concentrated threads on the subjects as an outsider or a new or potential owner CAN make it appear that "anyone buying one of these is going to consistently have issues in every area of the vehicle".

So dont use a forum as an indicator. Hit Consumer Reports, Auto publications, news sites (CNN or Yahoo for example) and see what they say. If there is a recurring fault or widespread issue, they would add more weight to WHATEVER issue as a real problem versus 6 guys on a forum who have something in common and justifiably pissed off venting on a thread

Food for thought...

 

Like someone said in this thread: Forums are for grumbles
I used to haunt Hummer forums when I owned 2 Hummers. Outside of being gas guzzlers and hard to park, they were excellent vehicles. However, if you read the forums, it would seem they had a history of:
Clogged sunroof drains causing wet head boards and floors
Heater stuck on
Theft lock auto-engaging preventing vehicle from starting unless you wait 10 minutes
Being stuck in LOW gear
and so on...
Did all Hummers have all of these problems? No
Did most Hummers have all of these problems? No

But reading concentrated threads on the subjects as an outsider or a new or potential owner CAN make it appear that "anyone buying one of these is going to consistently have issues in every area of the vehicle".

So dont use a forum as an indicator. Hit Consumer Reports, Auto publications, news sites (CNN or Yahoo for example) and see what they say. If there is a recurring fault or widespread issue, they would add more weight to WHATEVER issue as a real problem versus 6 guys on a forum who have something in common and justifiably pissed off venting on a thread

Food for thought...

This is an excellent set of thoughts.

As I've written here often, I regret buying the Ioniq, though, so far, it's been reliable. I had the ICCU update last week. I hope the update works and it will keep me having a catastrophic failure during rush hour on I-70 here in Denver. Cars that do this are prematurely marketed. Hyundai has been making EVs for years. How could this happen?

Regarding Consumer Reports, to which I have subscribed for many years: In their reliability ratings, they don't seem to distinguish between catastrophic failures like a dead ICCU and nuisance problems like a dead USB port.

My view of the Iinoniq is that it's still a year or two away from being a "don't think about it car" like Toyotas and Lexus cars are.

Of course, Hyundai's indifference to customers remains a problem.

 

Got my i6 in March. Love it. Why not wait for a 2024 model? That way all the software updates us pioneers have had to deal with should be your starting software.

 

had an ioniq 5 rear drive only for 12 months. No OTA updates here, our climate very gentle for needs of battery conditioning etc, I'm guessing the control system of the basic car is more simple ? I've NEVER had any problems of anything since purchase. Gets charged mostly with 32 amp 240v, have done 150kw DC charges sometimes when available and needed. Best car i've ever owned !. So nice to drive !The car is amazing !

 

Same exact experience. I concur... very solid vehicle.

 

Six weeks in on my i6 lease, 1600 miles.
My advice would be to get a proven BEV and wait a couple years for Hyundai to figure it out with this car. There is just too much room for improvement still. Unless you just want the newest thing, then get it.
I could list the issues and inconveniences, but I don't have that kind of time. Just know that the EPA estimated range is BS.
Only 22.5 more months to go until trade in...!

 

I could list the issues and inconveniences, but I don't have that kind of time. Just know that the EPA estimated range is BS.

There are plenty here who would disagree strongly with that statement.

Not sure, but I get the impression you are new to EVs. So you may have picked up some bad habits with ICEVs that didn't matter with them, but do matter when driving an EV. So your range will be worse than EPA suggests. (You do know that the single number bandied about is an average of the city and highway ratings, right? And that those numbers are achieved by someone trying hard to maximize range in the test under ideal conditions, right?)

EVs are different from ICEVs in some ways. If you expect them to be like ICEVs you're likely to be disappointed.

 

all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait.

Driving an EV is just different. Don't worry if it takes a couple of weeks to feel comfortable. You'll learn new skills and habits but most of all, you'll smile so hard your cheeks will hurt.

By all means, get a Supercharger adapter for confident cross country driving. EVs belong on the streets and highways.

Asking questions, you'll do fine.

Bob Wilson

 

Driving an EV is just different. Don't worry if it takes a couple of weeks to feel comfortable. You'll learn new skills and habits but most of all, you'll smile so hard your cheeks will hurt.

By all means, get a Supercharger adapter for confident cross country driving. EVs belong on the streets and highways.

Asking questions, you'll do fine.

Bob Wilson

I didn't think a Supercharger (Tesla?) adaptor was available yet, at least Tesla allowing them on their network. The last I saw Hyundai was looking at creating their own charging network.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

I bought my Ioniq 6 SE in April and loving it, and have not experienced any of the issues discussed in the Forum. I have been driving EVs for 13 years and would never go back to an ICE.

 

I think the issues are rare. I’ve had my Ioniq5 for over a year and 10k miles. No issues, and get better than EPA estimate mileage driving in normal mode using ipedal or cruise control. I absolutely love this car. Had a nice little Leaf for 7 years prior to this. Also no issues, but the Ioniq5 is just so much more car. Bigger and better in every way.

 

Do you charge at 48 amps? I see you have an SE, I don't recall anyone having the charge issue with an SE, maybe there is a difference in the materials/vendors used in the charge port.

 

Brad, I have an 13 year old Siemens 8EM1111 ChargePoint charger that Duke Energy installed years ago. The specifications for this charger show an input current of 30A. (It is all I need for home charging.) I do charge at fast chargers when traveling and have not experienced issues.

 

I was all in on buying an IONIQ 6 next month, but now wondering if I should wait. I started researching and reading these types of forums and watching lots of YouTube videos and reviews. I see a lot of EV of the Year type reviews, but lots of other places there just seem to be issues, including from guys who supposedly love IONIQ like The IONIQ Guy.

Big Issues like:
1) 12 volt battery dead
2) Overheating while level 2 charging

Other issues:
Check Forward Safety System, Check Electric Vehicle System, FOB Battery dead, Drive Motor Cooling System, Brake Lights issue, Tailgate rattles, Slight flutter during acceleration.

This will be my 1st EV, but am having second thoughts. I really don’t want to be constantly dealing with issues and having trips to dealer even if it’s under warrant.

Are all these issues common place? Are they really rare, just reported online a lot? Is it a good buy or should I wait till more of these issues are worked out before spending 50-60,000$?

No I will have 10K miles in the next week, I'll post then but Long story short the car has been flawless, and I have modifications