Kona (2nd)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Battery Electric (BEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona
Too few field reports to rate this generation against peers yet. Most recently launched models accumulate complaints over the first 2-3 years.
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.
Battery: Hyundai Kona Electric 64.8 kWh (2024-2025)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Battery: Hyundai Kona Electric SE 48.6 kWh (2024-2025)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Kona, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona
On a used 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (51), the airbags and driver-assist systems (14) and the engine (12). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona about the engine.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona about the exterior lighting.
Recalls (4)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona complaints?
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine.
Is the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona have?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on file for the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Kona?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Kona?
The 2025 Hyundai Kona received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard & Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 96 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.