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2025 Hyundai Kona recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 14, 202626V452000 | Seat belts: rear/other buckle assemblyA seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V452000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Kona, Kona Electric. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component29
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 34 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 14 |
| Power train | 4 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
| Suspension | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Kona, Kona Electric.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“The dash will completely go black except for red words *no signal.* and all warnings are no longer visible, I cannot tell what speed I’m going, or what percentage battery my car is at.”
- Steering
“I purchased a used Hyndai Kona with 26,000 miles April 30 2026. I was told I have the balance of the manufacturer warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles.”
- Power train
“Power train the engine roars up and drops jarring you back and forth second car within a yr first blew up brand new both and Hyundia and dealership blew me off”
Other Hyundai Kona model years
- 20263 recalls10 complaints
- 20251 recall29 complaints
- 20244 recalls67 complaints
- 20232 recalls75 complaints
- 20222 recalls129 complaints
- 20213 recalls146 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018
Other Hyundai models
- 2025 Sonata0 recalls28 complaints
- 2025 Elantra2 recalls34 complaints
- 2025 Santa Fe5 recalls236 complaints
- 2025 Tucson7 recalls437 complaints
- 2025 Palisade3 recalls251 complaints
- 2025 Ioniq 59 recalls315 complaints
- 2025 Santa Cruz3 recalls20 complaints
- 2025 Ioniq 63 recalls37 complaints
- 2022 Accent2 recalls17 complaints
- 2022 Veloster2 recalls37 complaints
- 2016 Genesis4 recalls97 complaints
- 2018 Santa Fe Sport4 recalls323 complaints
2025 Hyundai Kona recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2025 Hyundai Kona. The most recent, 26V452000 (reported July 14, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
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