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#BS-2021-HYUKON-36522021 Hyundai Kona Electric
Based on reports from 32 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 32 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
7 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.
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Top cost driver: Electrical (7 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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.
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
32
Class avg
172
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. 32 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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