2025 Hyundai Kona Problems
Compared with other Hyundai Kona years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (9 complaints, median 7,030 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022, 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,399miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 31 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Hyundai Kona (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Kona. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and brakes (4). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,399 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Electrical system9 32%
- Other or unknown6 21%
- Brakes4 14%
- Body and structure3 11%
- Air bags2 7.1%
- Engine2 7.1%
- Exterior lighting2 7.1%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Fuel system (1), Interior lighting (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “A week after I got my 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited, while trying to have the moonroof when headed into the highway since it gets too noisy if left open, the glass will touch the guard and then back away and remain fully open. However, the issue becomes more serious when it starts to rain or snow as it will remain open. In three occasions, the moonroof will not close. During a downpour, I had to use a large umbrella to avoid water to flood the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721007, filed 2026-02Other or unknown: “While slowing down from highway speed during hot weather, the front passenger door suddenly became unlatched and partially opened. A warning alert sounded, and I had to pull the door closed. There were no prior warnings or symptoms, and the dealer has not been able to reproduce the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11700814, filed 2025-11Brakes: “Mushy brake pedal after 1000 miles This just started yesterday, seemingly out of nowhere. When I push the brake pedal it's mushier than it used to be. If I push hard, I get more resistance at first but then it slowly sinks toward the floor as a I continue to press. If I push softer then it just sinks toward the floor. I still have plenty of stopping power. If I push the pedal repeatedly then it builds up more resistance ( pump the brakes ) but then the resistance calms down and it becomes mushy again.”
NHTSA complaint #11671351, filed 2025-07Transmission and drivetrain: “Power train the engine roars up and drops jarring you back and forth second car within a yr first blew up brand new both and Hyundia and dealership blew me off”
NHTSA complaint #11745464, filed 2026-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,060 and 12,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Kona. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.9% risk |
| Kona · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.1% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Hyundai Kona version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Kona AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 27 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Kona AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Kona FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Kona FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Kona FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 29 | 34 | 31 | $2,150 |
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
- 26V452000Jul 14, 2026Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assemblyCovers: Hyundai Kona 2024–2026, Kona Electric 2024–2025
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Recall details for the 2025 Hyundai Kona → · Check a 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. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038798Oct 27, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle…
- 11038722Oct 15, 2026Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the PDW…
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Engine. Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Engine. Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles…
- 11034847Jul 1, 2026Electrical system, Engine. Some Kona (SX2) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L T‑GDI engine may exhibit false “engine left idling” notifications in the MyHyundai app, even when the engine is not running, due to a logic error…
- 11033710May 27, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle…
- 11031400Apr 18, 2026Engine, Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary…
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo…
- 11031315Apr 8, 2026Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow…
Other model years of the Hyundai Kona
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 835 | 3 | 4 | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 28 | 5,399 | 1 | 4 | 31 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 53 | 12,000 | 4 | 4 | 31 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 66 | 34,072 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 43 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 101 | 19,842 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 120 | 23,700 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 63 · Typical | Stable |
| 2020 | 162 | 12,000 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 95 · More | Falling |
| 2019 | 198 | 44,000 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 75 | 15,500 | 0 | — | 30 | 13 · Fewer | Rising |
All Hyundai Kona model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Kona as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Hyundai Kona is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.
Has the 2025 Hyundai Kona been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Hyundai Kona do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Hyundai Kona 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Kona get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Kona (Kona FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 28 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Hyundai Kona reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,399 miles and the middle half falls between 2,060 and 12,000 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.