Hyundai Kona Electric Problems by Year
NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Kona Electric, across 7 model years (2019–2025). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (54). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Hyundai Kona Electric years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Kona Electric year: 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Kona Electric: 54 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 Kona Electric: 27 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2021 Kona Electric: 26 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2025 Kona Electric: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2023 Kona Electric: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2024 Kona Electric: 15 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Kona Electric problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 98 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Hyundai Kona Electric model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona Electric | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Kona Electric | 15 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Kona Electric | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Kona Electric | 21 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 Kona Electric | 26 | 2 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 Kona Electric | 27 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Kona Electric | 54 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Kona Electric years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2019 (54) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Kona Electric year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Kona Electric?
Electrical System, with 98 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona Electric have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.