2025 Hyundai Kona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kona years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Kona. That ranks 8th out of 9 Kona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 32%), typically at around 7,030 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Hyundai Kona 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 | 9 | 32% | 7,030 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 2,060 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 2,060 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 385 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 5,798 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Hyundai Kona 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.
The dash will completely go black except for red words *no signal.* and all warnings are no longer visible, I cannot tell what speed Iâm going, or what percentage battery my car is at. I donât see visible lane or collision warnings. It is very unsafe and I have been to the dealership twice to…
I purchased a used Hyndai Kona with 26,000 miles April 30 2026. I was told I have the balance of the manufacturer warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles. I have not driven my car for 73 days because of extreme safety problems the Hyundai Kona. The car is very difficult to steer. The car pulls…
Power train the engine roars up and drops jarring you back and forth second car within a yr first blew up brand new both and Hyundia and dealership blew me off
Component or System: The brake system, specifically what appears to be a false ABS activation or IEB (Integrated Electronic Brake) system malfunction. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: While braking at speeds between 25-40 mph, typically on dry pavement and more…
The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed through an intersection, the vehicle collided with another vehicle that was towing a trailer. The contact stated that during the crash, the driver's air bag, located in the steering wheel, deployed…
Other Hyundai Kona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kona | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Kona | 52 | 4 |
| 2023 Kona | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 Kona | 101 | 0 |
| 2021 Kona | 120 | 1 |
| 2020 Kona | 161 | 2 |
| 2019 Kona | 194 | 1 |
| 2018 Kona | 75 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kona model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.