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Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Kona EV with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
37
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
120 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 258 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 120 MPGe |
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
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| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (17), driver-assist & stability (6), brakes (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 120 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.