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2022 Hyundai Kona ElectricProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 33 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
33
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
39
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 33 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

battery will not charge past 50

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

did not get mileage on single charging of battery

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

14 owners reported electrical issues.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical14 (42%)
Other5 (15%)
Brakes3 (9%)
Engine2 (6%)
Collision Avoidance2 (6%)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel1 (3%)
Electrical System:horn1 (3%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control1 (3%)

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, with 2 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

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4
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4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. Recent trend: stable.

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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From 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.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

This is the worst model year for the Hyundai Kona Electric according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

33

Class avg

195

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. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is related to the electrical, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has 33 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Hyundai Kona Electric problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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