Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2025 Hyundai Kona has 0 recalls, 20 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
20
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited. On [XXX], around the afternoon on Sunnyvale, California, while e... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While the cruise is set, traveling on I44 with no other car in front of my Kona, the adaptive cruise... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while upon starting the vehicle, the v... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is second time all electrical has gone dead in the car. First time I took car in for an update ... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | The plastic covers such as the wheel wells, inner fender linings, under body shield, are very prone ... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The embedded navigation system tends to provide directions getting the vehicle into off road areas t... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The cruise control operation is unusual and the speed can vary greatly while it's engaged in moderat... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light was on - I was told by Belmont Enterprise on Sept 17th to keep driving the vehicle even... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While slowing down from highway speed during hot weather, the front passenger door suddenly became u... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | As part of Hyundai’s Driver Attention Warning system, it plays a loud beeping noise that disables ot... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jul 29, 2025 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the front d... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway around 70 to 75 MPH and suddenly the sunroof exploded. No debris impact... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact rented a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side f... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Mushy brake pedal after 1000 miles This just started yesterday, seemingly out of nowhere. When I pu... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Significant Mechanical and Drivetrain Problems: ◦ Loss of Drive Power and Sluggish Acceleration:... |
| May 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE | I was driving down my street (one way) at 20mph when all of a sudden, the car veered to the left and... |
| May 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission issues with this vehicle since 70 miles. Failed at 989 miles |
| Apr 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | A week after I got my 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited, while trying to have the moonroof when headed into ... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 38 MPH, the exterior lights, ... |