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#BS-2020-HYUKON-36522020 Hyundai Kona ElectricProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 37 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 37 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
ev battery failed
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
constant clicking especially when slowing
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
16 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (16 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 43% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Collision Avoidance Issues
Collision Avoidance complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
The worst model year for the Hyundai Kona Electric is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
37
Class avg
229
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 37 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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