Hyundai Kona Electric recalls and problems
6 recalls and 151 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
151
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
3
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Hyundai Kona Electric by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Kona Electric | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Kona Electric | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Kona Electric | 1 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Kona Electric | 3 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Kona Electric | 4 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Kona Electric | 4 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Hyundai Kona Electric problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 99 | |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | |
| Service Brakes | 15 | |
| Engine | 14 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Steering | 2 |
All Hyundai Kona Electric recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-728 | Nov 2, 2026 | 2019–2023 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. |
| 26V-452 | Jul 14, 2026 | 2024–2025 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. |
| 22V-941 | Dec 16, 2022 | 2021 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. |
| 21V-127 | Mar 1, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Park outsideElectrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. |
| 20V-748 | Dec 1, 2020 | 2019–2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. |
| 20V-630 | Oct 13, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Park outsideElectrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Kona Electric?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has the most reports (54). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona Electric have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Hyundai Kona Electric model years 2019–2025.
What are the most common Hyundai Kona Electric problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems most often.