Hyundai Kona Electric years to avoid
More than twice the Kona Electric's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Hyundai Kona Electric years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Hyundai Kona Electric complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Kona Electric problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical99
- Brakes15
- Fuel system14
- Engine14
- Driver assistance14
- Transmission12
- Acceleration5
- Lights4
- Visibility3
- Steering2
- Wheels1
- Tires1
Hyundai Kona Electric problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 15 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 78 | 22 | Electrical | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 74 | 27 | Electrical | 38,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 73 | 27 | Electrical | 4,400 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 47 | 54 | Electrical | 18,180 | 4 | 2 | Avoid |
Recalls 6
Hyundai Kona Electric warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Hyundai Kona Electric
What years of the Hyundai Kona Electric should you avoid?
2019. It has more than twice the Hyundai Kona Electric's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2019 alone has 54, mostly about electrical and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Kona Electric?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Kona Electric?
Electrical, with 99 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (15) and fuel system (14).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona Electric have?
6 recalls between 2019 and 2025. The 2020 model year has the most, with 4.
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