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2025 Hyundai Kona ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2025 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.

31%repaired · 2026 Q3

Rear/other: buckle assembly

New

Recall 26V-452 · Jul 14, 2026 · 47,787 vehicles · 15,000 repaired

Risk. A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2025 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

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric safety ratings

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV RWD 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
In owners' words

What Kona Electric owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11677705 · Aug 1, 2025

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