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Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
35
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
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 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
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.
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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 35 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (10), driver-assist & stability (5), engine & cooling (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 120 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.