repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
NewRisk. A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
2025 Hyundai KonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Kona, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Hyundai Kona has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Structure
3Forward collision avoidance
3Vehicle speed control
2Air bags
2Engine
2Exterior lighting
119 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 11 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Hyundai Kona 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.
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 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 median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Hyundai Kona safety ratings
2025 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Kona owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experienced a total electrical failure while driving. Dealer diagnosed the issue as a loose fuse box connector/power distribution connector. The vehicle and repaired component should be available for inspection through the Hyundai dealer service department. The vehicle suddenly lost all…
The embedded navigation system tends to provide directions getting the vehicle into off road areas that are not designated to be driven. This not only causes damages to the car but also leads to unsafe situations. While driving in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan headed to the Kitch-Iti-Kipi, it…
A week after I got my 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited, while trying to have the moonroof when headed into the highway since it gets too noisy if left open, the glass will touch the guard and then back away and remain fully open. However, the issue becomes more serious when it starts to rain or snow as it…
Own a 2025 Kona?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.