NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 60.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 20.0% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 | 20.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 20.0% |
| STEERING | 1 | 20.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| LANE DEPARTURE | ASSIST | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 3 | 60.0% | 1.00 |
| loss of control | 2 | 40.0% | 0.75 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 3 | 60.0% | 0.83 |
| low | 2 | 40.0% | 0.93 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 5 tagged complaints of 5 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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31 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Hyundai has determined that certain Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric vehicles are eligible for a BMS software update. This update to the BMS software improves the systema s diagnostic capability.
Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Certain Kona Electric (OS EV) and Ioniq Electric (AE EV) vehicles are eligible for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update. This update to the BMS software improves the system's diagnostic capability. Follow Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-065H to complete the BMS software update.
Date: 2026-08-14. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Certain Kona Electric (OS EV) and Ioniq Electric (AE EV) vehicles are eligible for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update. This update to the BMS software improves the systema s diagnostic capability. Follow this bulletin to complete the BMS software update.
Date: 2026-08-13. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Certain Kona Electric (OS EV) and Ioniq Electric (AE EV) vehicles are eligible for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update. This update to the BMS software improves the systema s diagnostic capability.
Date: 2026-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL 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 type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improv
Date: 2026-05-16. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain 2021-2023 model year Kona, 2021-2023 model year Kona Electric, and 2022-2023 model year Kona N vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| KONA ELECTRIC | 5 |
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