2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 10, 2025 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Kona Electric years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. That ranks 6th out of 7 Kona Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 175 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai Kona Electric (SX2). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System3 · ~175 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System360%175——
Fuel/propulsion System120%———
Lane Departure120%———
Service Brakes120%———
Steering120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 4 complaints
2023: 4202342025: 120251

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The horn has been replaced multiple times for failing without ANY warning. The service department at the Hyundai dealer said that this is a known problem for the horns. The horns short out because moisture builds up and damages the wiring, causing them to fail without warning. At this time, Hyundai…

Electrical System · received Feb 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11641784

While driving at 60 miles per hour on an interstate, the car's steering system took control of the car and made a quick "S" maneuver. It took all of my strength to maintain control of my car. This incident lasted for just a second or two but it was potentially very dangerous to me (the driver of…

Steering · received Oct 6, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11548719

Car has only 3000 miles and already has a bad battery. Code DTC P1AA600

Electrical System · received Jul 27, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11534905

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Electric Vehicle System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure recurred…

Electrical System · received Jun 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11528315

In damp weather the brake rotors corrode overnight. This causes the brakes to lock up when the brake pedal is touched gently. The car then stops quickly and unexpectedly. This could result in the car being rear ended in traffic. This problem has occurred 7 times since I bought the car.

Service Brakes · received Mar 16, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11512204

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, lane departure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kona Electric model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.