Hyundai Kona Electric problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Hyundai Kona Electric (2019–2025). The 2019 Kona Electric has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
149
Recalls
5
Model years
7
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

5420192720202620212120225202315202412025
NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Kona Electric model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Hyundai Kona Electric years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric — 54 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric — 26 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric — 27 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (5 complaints).

Every Hyundai Kona Electric model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Kona Electric10001Electrical System
2024 Kona Electric150001Electrical System
2023 Kona Electric50000Electrical System
2022 Kona Electric212000Electrical System
2021 Kona Electric261102Electrical System
2020 Kona Electric271003Electrical System
2019 Kona Electric542213Electrical System

Most common Hyundai Kona Electric problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    99 complaints
  • Brakes
    15 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    14 complaints
  • Engine
    13 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    13 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

20202021202220232025
Complaints about the Hyundai Kona Electric received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Kona Electric recalls

  • Recall 26V452000Jul 14, 202647,787 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V941000Dec 16, 2022853 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V127000Mar 1, 20214,696 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V748000Dec 1, 20208,176 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V630000Oct 13, 20206,707 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

Other Hyundai models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology