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2025 Hyundai KonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 51 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
51
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
26
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 51 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

seat pushed me into steering column car off no seatbelt

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

7 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
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 (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical7 (14%)
Other6 (12%)
Drivetrain4 (8%)
Brakes4 (8%)
Structure:body3 (6%)
Speed Control3 (6%)
Lights3 (6%)
Airbags2 (4%)

2025 Hyundai Kona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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

3
24
18
25
30
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Hyundai Kona. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V452000Sep 2026

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2025 Hyundai Kona NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

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.

The worst model year for the Hyundai Kona is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2025 Hyundai Kona vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

51

Class avg

92

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. 51 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Hyundai Kona Model Years

202620252024202320222021202020192018
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2025 Hyundai Kona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Hyundai Kona is related to the electrical, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona reliable?
The 2025 Hyundai Kona has 51 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Hyundai Kona 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Hyundai Kona 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 2025 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Kona problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Hyundai Kona data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 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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