Verdict
2025 Hyundai Kona: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Hyundai Kona — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 27 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 57% of 2025 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (30%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
27
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
31
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 57% of 2025 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (30% of 27 reports), followed by power train (15%).
+ 5 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 27 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11736013, ODI 11721002, ODI 11721007, ODI 11721028, ODI 11711457.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2025 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD NHTSA source
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- Frontal
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- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Electric Standard Range | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 131 | 105 | 118 |
| Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels) | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 129 | 103 | 116 |
| Kona Electric (19 inch Wheels) | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 113 | 93 | 103 |
| Kona FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 29 | 34 | 31 |
| Kona FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 | 35 | 31 |
| Kona FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| Kona AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Kona AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 26 | 29 | 27 |
| Kona AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 | 29 | 26 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2025 Hyundai Kona: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Owners filed 27 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Kona — more complaints than 57% of comparable 2025 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (30% of complaints) and power train (15%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Hyundai Kona as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Kona get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Kona between 26 and 118 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.