2022 Hyundai KONA ELECTRIC: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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…
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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.
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Owner report 11472706 · 2022-07-07 (July 7, 2022)
This 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric keep draining the battery after I charged my electric car overnight. It has happened 6 or 7 times now, which I think Hyundai needs a recall on this car. It killed the 12V battery after fully charged the car. Something has drained the battery completely. It is very annoying when this happened.
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Owner report 11479433 · 2022-08-15 (August 15, 2022)
The 12V battery keeps draining on this 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. This problem happened when I owned the car for 7 months, I believe the battery management system from Hyundai caused the ruin and drainage to the 12V battery. It has happened 10 or more time ever since the battery keeps draining and Hyundai refused to take any responsibility in their faulty 12V battery.
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Owner report 11495997 · 2022-12-05 (December 5, 2022)
Vehicle Complaint: Electrical System / Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL Black VIN: [VIN removed] / Wed 07/13/22 - Car purchased from CarBlip (https://www.carblip.com/). CarBlip got it from Harbor Hyundai in Long Beach, CA and trucked it to me in Oakland, CA. / Wed 10/26/22 AM - Car Completely Dead. I called AAA; they sent a technician who jumped 12V battery. I drove car to San Leandro Hyundai - Service & Parts Center and left the car there. They checked battery and said I must have left something on that drained the battery and car is fi…
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Owner report 11496053 · 2022-12-05 (December 5, 2022)
The following was posted on 12/5/22 on Kona Owners Forum: "USA location. Have a '22 Kona (EV; but, that apparently that not relevant to problem). Horn stopped working at about 7500 miles. Immediately made appt with dealer. On day of service there was another 2022 Kona (gas powered) in shop for same thing. Since I only have one car and wife with Alzheimer's, dealer checked obvious things and released me, saying the other owner could leave their Kona for detailed diagnosis. Dealer reported back to me that they believed they had found problem with…
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Owner report 11496222 · 2022-12-06 (December 6, 2022)
This is a continuation of Complaint #11495997. Mon 12/05/22 AM - I could unlock the car, but it wouldn’t start. I jumped the 12v battery and drove car for about 30 minutes. Tue 12/06/22 AM - Car Completely Dead. I called Hyundai Roadside Assistance who sent a AAA technician who jumped 12V battery. I drove car for about 45 minutes to charge battery. I left a message with San Leandro Hyundai - Service & Parts Center about bringing car in and getting a loaner car, and am waiting for a callback today.
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Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.