2023 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls and problems

The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2023 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Kona Electric model years — 6th most.

1recalls

5complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

175median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V728000 · 37,901 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.

Risk: Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Lane Departure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other Hyundai Kona Electric years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric, the latest from Nov 2, 2026 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), fuel system (1), lane departure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.