2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 60% | 175 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
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…
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…
Car has only 3000 miles and already has a bad battery. Code DTC P1AA600
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…
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.
Other Hyundai Kona Electric years
← 2022 Kona Electric · 2024 Kona Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona Electric | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kona Electric | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Kona Electric | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 Kona Electric | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 Kona Electric | 27 | 3 |
| 2019 Kona Electric | 54 | 3 |
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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.