2022 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
0 recalls — 29 complaints — 19 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2025
Incident date: Aug 20, 2025
I found a lot of debris of metals contaminated in the gear reduction oil when I changed my gear reduction oil. I had a Vortex oil lug nut, which it sucks all of the metal debris in. I have pictures of that as a proof. I think this is a design flaw that Hyundai should recall, but they didn’t. Now i... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 21, 2025
Incident date: Aug 20, 2025
I found a lot of debris of metals contaminated in the gear reduction oil when I changed my gear reduction oil. I had a Vortex oil lug nut, which it sucks all of the metal debris in. I have pictures of that as a proof. I think this is a design flaw that Hyundai should recall, but they didn’t. Now i... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 19, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2024
1. Component or System Failed or Malfunctioned: The primary component that has consistently failed or malfunctioned is the air conditioning (AC) system. The AC unit does not adequately cool the vehicle's cabin, especially in hot weather. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request; it has b... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 19, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2024
1. Component or System Failed or Malfunctioned: The primary component that has consistently failed or malfunctioned is the air conditioning (AC) system. The AC unit does not adequately cool the vehicle's cabin, especially in hot weather. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request; it has b... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 12, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
Message: "check/refill coolant light has intermittently come on for past two days. I checked coolant and it is lower than "max" but higher than "min". Also, why is this website saying 0 unaddressed recalls on my car? There are recalls that were not done on my car. Message: "0 Unrepaired Recalls ass... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2024
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
HORN STOPS WORKING. IT STOPPED WORKING ABOUT A YEAR INTO OWNING THE CAR, THEN AGAIN A FEW WEEKS LATER. THE HORN SEEMS TO STOP WORKING AFTER WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID IS REFILLED; NOT SURE IF IT'S RELATED THOUGH. I HAVE BEEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE I NEEDED TO USE THE HORN BUT WAS UNABLE TO BECAUSE IT W... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 15, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
During the winter the vehicle does not produce heat. There is a knocking sound from under the dash and only cold air comes out of all the vents. When it was 20 degrees out I measure 35 degree air out the vents over the couse of an hour drive. The car has been to the dealer multiple times for this i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
During the winter the vehicle does not produce heat. There is a knocking sound from under the dash and only cold air comes out of all the vents. When it was 20 degrees out I measure 35 degree air out the vents over the couse of an hour drive. The car has been to the dealer multiple times for this i... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 29, 2024
Incident date: Jul 29, 2024
There were several recall/service notices on my vehicle. I brought car to dealer in May and they were unable to address them all b/c I was informed a dealer specific piece of equipment necessary for the recall had broken and they could not address that issue. Why is it saying on NHTSA website zero u... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 21, 2023
Incident date: Jul 6, 2023
The push door to the charging port locks and I am unble to open it. It will sometimes unlock if I push the unlock button several times. This is worrisome since I need access to the charging port to charge my batter. Not sure if there is a design flaw with the latch to the door.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 10, 2023
Incident date: Jul 8, 2023
While driving slowly less than 5 MPH into parking stall the vehicle accelerated excessively while trying to brake the vehicle it continued to accelerate and jumped the curb while I was still pumping the brakes to try to get it to stop and the car finally stopped after hitting the front of the establ... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 10, 2023
Incident date: Jul 8, 2023
While driving slowly less than 5 MPH into parking stall the vehicle accelerated excessively while trying to brake the vehicle it continued to accelerate and jumped the curb while I was still pumping the brakes to try to get it to stop and the car finally stopped after hitting the front of the establ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 10, 2023
Incident date: Jul 8, 2023
While driving slowly less than 5 MPH into parking stall the vehicle accelerated excessively while trying to brake the vehicle it continued to accelerate and jumped the curb while I was still pumping the brakes to try to get it to stop and the car finally stopped after hitting the front of the establ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 20, 2023
Incident date: May 9, 2023
Started my 2022 Kona EV as usual in my driveway in Southern California in May 2023. Vehicle started then flashed "Check Vehicle System (EV) failure code appeared. Car would not stay started. Had it towed to Dealer they kept if for 2 week and called me to say the vehicle was fixed and I could come ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 7, 2023
Incident date: Oct 22, 2022
The electrical system is not fulling shutting down after the vehicle is turned off and the 12 volt battery drains. This also caused the Instrument Panel to fail and made the car not safe to drive as we had no speedometer or odometer. The battery drain happened over and over again. The car is a lemon... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 7, 2023
Incident date: Oct 22, 2022
The electrical system is not fulling shutting down after the vehicle is turned off and the 12 volt battery drains. This also caused the Instrument Panel to fail and made the car not safe to drive as we had no speedometer or odometer. The battery drain happened over and over again. The car is a lemon... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 12, 2023
Incident date: Oct 14, 2022
My hybrid or power battery failure, my EV Hyundai Kona from October 14, 2022 up to now in maintenance at the dealer “Keyes Mission Hills Hyundai.” They withdrew every month the lease amount, from my side I pay monthly lease and insurance for car and gap. Every time contact them just swiftly disr... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 22, 2022
Incident date: Nov 9, 2022
There was a parasitic or phantom drain on my 12v battery (after 7 months 6K miles) - DEAD. A dealer service tech determined it to be the Harman Kardon radio (KONA EV Limited). Drained 3 batteries before it was found to be the culprit. Radio on backorder with no sign of ever showing up. Car has been... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2022
Incident date: Nov 9, 2022
There was a parasitic or phantom drain on my 12v battery (after 7 months 6K miles) - DEAD. A dealer service tech determined it to be the Harman Kardon radio (KONA EV Limited). Drained 3 batteries before it was found to be the culprit. Radio on backorder with no sign of ever showing up. Car has been... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 6, 2022
Incident date: Dec 6, 2022
This is a continuation of Complaint #11495997. Mon 12/05/22 AM - I could unlock the car, but it wouldn’t start. I jumped the 12v battery and drove car for about 30 minutes. Tue 12/06/22 AM - Car Completely Dead. I called Hyundai Roadside Assistance who sent a AAA technician who jumped 12V battery.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 5, 2022
Incident date: Nov 14, 2022
The following was posted on 12/5/22 on Kona Owners Forum: "USA location. Have a '22 Kona (EV; but, that apparently that not relevant to problem). Horn stopped working at about 7500 miles. Immediately made appt with dealer. On day of service there was another 2022 Kona (gas powered) in shop for same ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 5, 2022
Incident date: Dec 4, 2022
Vehicle Complaint: Electrical System / Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL Black VIN: KM8K33AG7NU156867 / Wed 07/13/22 - Car purchased from CarBlip (https://www.carblip.com/). CarBlip got it from Harbor Hyundai in Long Beach, CA and trucked it to me in Oakland, CA. / Wed 10/26/22 AM - Car Comple... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2022
Incident date: Mar 5, 2022
The 12V battery keeps draining on this 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. This problem happened when I owned the car for 7 months, I believe the battery management system from Hyundai caused the ruin and drainage to the 12V battery. It has happened 10 or more time ever since the battery keeps draining and... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
This 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric keep draining the battery after I charged my electric car overnight. It has happened 6 or 7 times now, which I think Hyundai needs a recall on this car. It killed the 12V battery after fully charged the car. Something has drained the battery completely. It is very ann... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2022
Incident date: Jun 8, 2022
The car turned into a bricked mode 3 times after I fully charged the car to 100%. The car cannot open or start the engine. The battery was dead or drained somehow. I have to jump start the battery and reset the battery terminals in order for it to work again. Now the braking warning light has staye... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 9, 2022
Incident date: Jun 8, 2022
The car turned into a bricked mode 3 times after I fully charged the car to 100%. The car cannot open or start the engine. The battery was dead or drained somehow. I have to jump start the battery and reset the battery terminals in order for it to work again. Now the braking warning light has staye... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Dec 24, 2021
After only having 2300 miles on my 2022 Kona electric I received a warning indicator on my dash, “Electrical system error.” I looked in the manual and was directed to take the car to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the issue and shared that the battery itself is defective and a new one will ne... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Dec 24, 2021
After only having 2300 miles on my 2022 Kona electric I received a warning indicator on my dash, “Electrical system error.” I looked in the manual and was directed to take the car to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the issue and shared that the battery itself is defective and a new one will ne... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 19, 2021
I noted a sever drop in the full charge range. The battery meter does not reflect the true and accurate available storage. You can’t depend on these readings.
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2022 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2022 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 132.0 | 108.0 | 120.0 | Electricity | $650 |
CO2 Emissions: 0.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
19 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE | 1 |
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BE-001H
Jan 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads a??Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefullya?? on the cluster alo
23-01-073H-1
Oct 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with DTC P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhance battery diagnostics logi
23-01-073H-1
Oct 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhanc
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-01-073H
Aug 29, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with DTC P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to update the enhanced battery diag
23-01-073H
Aug 29, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 19-23MY Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may experience a condition of EV warning light ON with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhanc
23-BE-007H
Jul 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaia??s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous vers
23-BE-007H
Jul 17, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaia??s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous vers
23-01-049H
Jun 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides instructions to correct a condition with BSC-1 blue coolant flow restriction by debris causing abnormal high EWP (electric water pump) speed in certain 2020-21MY Ioniq Electric (AE EV) and 2019-22 Kona Electric (OS EV
23-01-049H
Jun 8, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides instructions to correct a condition with BSC-1 blue coolant flow restriction by debris causing abnormal high EWP (electric water pump) speed in certain 2020-21MY Ioniq Electric (AE EV) and 2019-22 Kona Electric (OS EV
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
190000 TIRES
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale
218/231 amend
Jun 3, 2022
010000 STEERING
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
22-ST-005H
Apr 8, 2022
010000 STEERING
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
22-ST-005H
Apr 8, 2022
010000 STEERING
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.
21-ST-003H
Oct 1, 2021
010000 STEERING
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC across all model years (2019–2021).
10
Total Recalls
206
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths