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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 37
- Power to weight
- 0.010 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.43
- Motor kW
- 150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 108 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 132 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 120 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 10/10
- Elec. Range
- 258 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 29 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 9EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 133 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 13 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 165 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 62 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,715 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 177
- Reported injuries
- 12
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE44%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
- POWER TRAIN9%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5%
- SERVICE BRAKES4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 225 total.
Hyundai Kona Electric: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
44 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DL
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DCS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached anno
Nov 6, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTING25-BD-012H TSB
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
Sep 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25-BE-020H TSB
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB.
Sep 23, 2025ENGINE25-01-063H TSB
Certain IONIQ Electric (AE EV) and Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles may exhibit a restricted coolant flow condition, which may be accompanied by a warning message (e.g., Coolant Supplement, Refill Inverter Coolant) in the cluster. No related DTCs are stored, and coolant level is normal in the reservoir tank. The coolant flow may be restricted by debris, causing abnormally high Electric Water Pump (EWP) speed. This TSB contains instructions for confirming high RPMs in the EWP, then using the Coolan
May 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25-BE-002H TSB
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Improvements section in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB. The NAU website is https://update.hyundai.com/US/EN/navigationUpdate. For certain models equipped w
May 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25-01-024H-1 TSB
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
Apr 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25-01-024H EM
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other Bluelink services, please see the instructions below to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
- and 36 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.