no report yet
Air bag/restraint control module: software
NewRisk. Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
2020 Hyundai Kona ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-127 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Electrical system
5Service brakes
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Control module: software
Risk. Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Kona Electric year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kona Electric median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric safety ratings
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Kona Electric owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving approximately 70 mph on I-10 in Louisiana late at night, my 2020 Hyundai Kona EV displayed a “Check EV System” warning while I was on the highway. There were no safe areas or emergency shoulders available to pull over, so I continued driving toward the nearest exit. Approximately 15…
6/17/2024 12 volt battery was dead; EV was fully charged 6/16/2024 using Level 2 charger in my home garage. AAA charged the battery; I drove to Crossroads Hyundai Loveland, CO and asked to have the converter to the main battery checked; this was not done. Crossroads checked the battery via CADEX…
We just had our 2020 Kona updated from the dealer with major software and recall updates. Since that point the car has been draining from the 12volt battery on it's own and killing the charging circuit for the battery. It has caused us to have to jump start the car and not be able to keep the 12…
Own a 2020 Kona Electric?
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