Used Hyundai Ioniq Brake Light Switch

Yes, the Hyundai Ioniq does have a brake light switch regardless of whether it is the hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric variant. The switch is mounted on the brake pedal assembly and signals to the car's systems when the brake is being applied, which is particularly important on hybrid and electric variants for regenerative braking coordination. All Ioniq drivetrain types use a conventional brake pedal, so all carry this part.

The first-generation Hyundai Ioniq ran from 2016 through to 2022, so both a 2017 and a 2019 car fall within the same generation. In principle the brake light switch should be the same part across those years, but you should confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration before buying, as minor running changes can occur within a generation. A reputable breaker will be able to check this quickly.

The brake light switch itself sits on the brake pedal assembly and the physical fitment is broadly the same across hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and electric (EV) variants of the first-generation Ioniq. However, the switch on electric and plug-in variants may differ in its signalling or connector specification compared to the standard hybrid, so confirm the exact variant with the breaker using your registration number. Do not assume all three drivetrains share an identical part without that check.

Trim level does not affect brake light switch fitment on the Ioniq — whether your car is SE, Premium, or Premium SE, the brake pedal assembly and switch are the same. Trim differences on the Ioniq relate to infotainment, comfort features, and cosmetic details, none of which change the running gear. You can safely focus on the year and drivetrain type rather than the trim name when sourcing this part.

The Hyundai Ioniq received a facelift in 2019, which brought updates to styling and some equipment but the underlying brake pedal assembly and switch location remained part of the same first-generation platform running from 2016 to 2022. Because the facelift was primarily cosmetic and the platform was unchanged, the brake light switch may well interchange across that 2019 boundary, but you should confirm this with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. It is a quick check that could save you a return.

UK vehicle dismantlers listed on Findapart can supply used brake light switches taken from salvage Ioniq cars. When contacting a breaker, give them your full registration number so they can confirm the exact drivetrain variant — hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric — and the model year, as these are the details most likely to determine whether the part is a match. Trim level and colour are not relevant to this part, so you do not need to worry about those.