Hyundai Kona Electric years to avoid
The Hyundai Kona Electric years to avoid are 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
206
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2019–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Kona Electric years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 73 |
Every Kona Electric year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 34 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 37 | 3 | |
| 2019avoid | 73 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Kona Electric years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Kona Electric years to avoid are 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Kona Electric?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Kona Electric years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona Electric have?
Across all model years, the Kona Electric has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 206 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.