2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kona Electric years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric. That ranks 7th out of 7 Kona Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
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.
I was driving at 930pm in the dark at a speed of 30 mph and the car completely shut off all power. No warning signs. Just completely lost power. No headlights or interior lights. I was able to brake and stop the car and restarted it to continue on. Lu ckily I was on neighborhood roads with street…
Other Hyundai Kona Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kona Electric | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 Kona Electric | 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 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.