2025 Hyundai Kona
Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2020 | 161 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
9 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.
Power train
5 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft.
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 28 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased a used Hyndai Kona with 26,000 miles April 30 2026. I was told I have the balance of the manufacturer warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles. I have not driven my car for 73 days because of extreme safety problems the Hyundai Kona.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-19
Also filed under Steering and suspension
Vehicle speed control
3 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Hyundai Kona — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona 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 2025 Hyundai Kona?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.