2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 27 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
17 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Hyundai kona. The contact discovered online that the vehicle was included in NHTSA recall number: 20V630000 (Electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-22
There is a recall on possible battery explosion and there is no current replacement policy or replacement schedule.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-20
Forward collision avoidance
6 of 27 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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My wife was pulling into a parking place at Home Depot when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb & hit a tree on the sidewalk. It did significant damage to the front bumper of the car but the airbags did not deploy & my wife was not hurt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-17
Also filed under Engine
Service brakes
5 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Driving during rush hour on interstate in an urban area. Cars in front slowed rapidly, applied brakes to slow down, did so successfully.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-13
Power train
3 of 27 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 27 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-11-13Electrical system20V630000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
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2021-01-25Service brakes, hydraulic20V748000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
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2021-06-17Electrical system21V127000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V630000 · Electrical system
- Recall 20V748000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 21V127000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.