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2022 Hyundai Kona Electrical system Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
22%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
13,421miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Hyundai Kona, 22% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,421 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The horn on my 2022 Hyundai Kona has failed multiple times. It has been replaced twice already, and it has stopped working again at around 65,000 miles. This is a serious safety concern as I am unable to alert other drivers in emergency situations. The repeated failure of the horn suggests a possible defect in the electrical system or horn assembly. I am requesting an investigation into this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11691860, filed 2025-10

“My horn on my car has went out the first time and now it just went out again and it’s a manufacturing issue! Hyundai refuses to fix it because it’s not under warranty anymore! And it’s so dangerous now since I don’t have a horn again! I should have not have to fix it when it’s not my fault! And other people have the same issue with your Kona’s to! The dealership even told me that’s it’s been an issue with the horns!”

NHTSA complaint #11678886, filed 2025-08

“Hyundai has multiple complaints regarding Horn malfunction in the Hyundai Kona. I went to use my horn today to prevent an accident and found my horn does not work. I have checked my fuses and relays and neither are blown leading to the horn to be unable for use”

NHTSA complaint #11696969, filed 2025-11

“When I first brought the car for its first service appointment (6 months after purchase), I informed the service dept at the dealership that the car seemed to accelerate itself when I was driving. They said they hit a reset button and that I shouldn't have any more problems. What I found was that the car then drove sluggishly but it did not accelerate anymore. Recently however (2.5 years into the purchase), the car started sliding when I hit the break pad. …”

NHTSA complaint #11678662, filed 2025-08

“As I was backing out of my driveway, I noticed my camera started flashing a green screen and a message appeared intermittently with the flashing green screen saying ‘no camera signal try again later. This lasted the entire time I was backing up including once I shifted into drive then it disappeared. I feel that this is a safety risk to others who may be walking or driving by me if I am unable to use the camera. Clearly I don’t rely completely on the back up camera as I still tend to look at my surroundings as I back up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548339, filed 2023-10

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026220%
2025932%
20243158%
20232639%
20222222%
2021119%
2020117%
2019189%
2018811%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Kona

Engine
33 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Kona

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.

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