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Used Hyundai Ioniq: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Hyundai Ioniq from 2017 to 2022: what each year typically sells for (about $10,500 to $18,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2017–2022.
2017–2022 Hyundai Ioniq
A hybrid hatchback also offered as a plug-in hybrid and a short-range electric car.
Years to target: 2017–2022. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $10,500* | Target | Not rated | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $12,000 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $13,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2020 | $14,500 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2021 | $16,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2022 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- It uses a dual-clutch transmission that can feel jerky at low speeds, and the ride is firm with modest cargo space.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds blind-spot monitoring, heated seats and push-button start over the Blue, while keeping excellent fuel economy. CarPlay is standard throughout.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2020, optional from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2015–2017 · $12,500–$14,500
- Lexus CT 2014–2015 · $13,000–$14,500
- Toyota Camry 2016–2017 · $13,000–$14,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.