2023 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC

0 recalls — 7 complaints — 11 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
STEERING1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 10, 2025
Incident date: Sep 20, 2024
The horn has been replaced multiple times for failing without ANY warning. The service department at the Hyundai dealer said that this is a known problem for the horns. The horns short out because moisture builds up and damages the wiring, causing them to fail without warning. At this time, Hyundai ... Read more
STEERING Oct 6, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
While driving at 60 miles per hour on an interstate, the car's steering system took control of the car and made a quick "S" maneuver. It took all of my strength to maintain control of my car. This incident lasted for just a second or two but it was potentially very dangerous to me (the driver of the... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Oct 6, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
While driving at 60 miles per hour on an interstate, the car's steering system took control of the car and made a quick "S" maneuver. It took all of my strength to maintain control of my car. This incident lasted for just a second or two but it was potentially very dangerous to me (the driver of the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Jul 14, 2023
Car has only 3000 miles and already has a bad battery. Code DTC P1AA600
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Jul 14, 2023
Car has only 3000 miles and already has a bad battery. Code DTC P1AA600
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 22, 2023
Incident date: May 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Electric Vehicle System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 16, 2023
Incident date: Mar 14, 2023
In damp weather the brake rotors corrode overnight. This causes the brakes to lock up when the brake pedal is touched gently. The car then stops quickly and unexpectedly. This could result in the car being rear ended in traffic. This problem has occurred 7 times since I bought the car.

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2023 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD

CategoryRating
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
Automatic (A1) (Front-Wheel Drive) 134.0 106.0 120.0 Electricity $600

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 — 2023 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC

11 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
130000 VISIBILITY1
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)1
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-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-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 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1AA6 to P1AAF found stored. The Battery Management System (BMS) software update will be performed to enhanc
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-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-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

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

HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 1 View
2024 0 25 View
2023 (current) 0 7
2022 0 29 View
2021 2 34 View
2020 4 37 View
2019 4 73 View

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