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2025 Hyundai Kona Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
14%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2025 Hyundai Kona, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“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 2025-07

“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. The car is very difficult to steer. The car pulls significantly to the right. One day after I purchased this vehicle the car jumped the curb and my face hit the steering wheel cutting my nose and creating a black eye. There is a lot of play in the steering wheel. When accelerating from a stop the car hesitates to move creating a safety concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751386, filed 2026-07

“Component or System: The brake system, specifically what appears to be a false ABS activation or IEB (Integrated Electronic Brake) system malfunction. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: While braking at speeds between 25-40 mph, typically on dry pavement and more frequently on downhill grades, the brake pedal exhibits a chugging sensation, erratic stopping behavior, and pedal softening consistent with unintended ABS activation or IEB malfunction. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743594, filed 2026-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026220%
2025414%
2024713%
202335%
202299%
202143%
202032%
201932%

Other parts of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

Electrical system
9 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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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