Skip to content
Hyundai Kona ElectricModel year report

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
175miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
120 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 134 city / 106 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and fuel system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 175 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 does not have a fix nor does it have any horns available to replace my failed horn. Hyundai has not offered a loaner vehicle. This vehicle is currently leased from Hyundai and I am current on my lease payments. This vehicle is due for inspection in May 2025 and it will not pass without a horn. …”

NHTSA complaint #11641784, filed 2025-02

Brakes: “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 complaint #11512204, filed 2023-03

Lane departure: “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 car) and to nearby cars (and their drivers). The vehicle is available for inspection. I just reported the incident to to Hyundai and haven't heard back from them. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548719, filed 2023-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 175 and 175 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 175 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202342025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Kona Electric · SUV FWDnot rated4 / 554—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Kona Electric FWDElectricsingle-speed134106120 MPGe$600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Kona Electric

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024153,0001—118 MPGe—Too new
202351750—120 MPGe—Too new
202222—0—120 MPGe—Stable
20212738,0002—120 MPGe28 · FewerRising
2020274,2503—120 MPGe50 · TypicalFalling
20195417,7333—120 MPGe68 · MoreFalling

All Hyundai Kona Electric model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric (Kona Electric, Electric) at 120 MPGe combined, 134 city and 106 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 175 miles and the middle half falls between 175 and 175 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.