2022 Hyundai KONA ELECTRIC problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 20 complaints (70.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Electrical System: 14; Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2021: 2; 2022: 7; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11437936 · 2021-10-24 (October 24, 2021)
I noted a sever drop in the full charge range. The battery meter does not reflect the true and accurate available storage. You can’t depend on these readings.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11437936 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11445519 · 2021-12-29 (December 29, 2021)
After only having 2300 miles on my 2022 Kona electric I received a warning indicator on my dash, “Electrical system error.” I looked in the manual and was directed to take the car to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the issue and shared that the battery itself is defective and a new one will need to be ordered. As a result, I began some online research into the issue. It appears that similar issues arose within previous year models, and some even resulted in fires once the battery reached 100%. I also read other stories about how batteries had…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11445519 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468364 · 2022-06-09 (June 9, 2022)
The car turned into a bricked mode 3 times after I fully charged the car to 100%. The car cannot open or start the engine. The battery was dead or drained somehow. I have to jump start the battery and reset the battery terminals in order for it to work again. Now the braking warning light has stayed on after I reset the battery terminals. I think this 2022 Hyundai Kona EV has some electrical issues that Hyundai need to fix or be aware of.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11531338 · 2023-07-10 (July 10, 2023)
While driving slowly less than 5 MPH into parking stall the vehicle accelerated excessively while trying to brake the vehicle it continued to accelerate and jumped the curb while I was still pumping the brakes to try to get it to stop and the car finally stopped after hitting the front of the establishment building. No collision warning went off at this time as well. I checked the mats to see if they were against the accelerator pedal and they were not.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11531338 at NHTSA ↗