2021 Hyundai Ioniq BlueFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
58
MPG
Highway
60
MPG
Combined
59
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
58
Hwy
60
Comb
59
Fuel cost: $1,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,150

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$6,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
151 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
5.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,142/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,514/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$988/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,052/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,150/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,147/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,421/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,174/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,104/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,131/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 59 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Blue. Top reported issues include electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Blue problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 06/20/2023ODI#11527960
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq EV. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not start or could not be restarted after being turned off. The vehicle was towed to the local …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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