The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Kona · 2025
2025 Hyundai Kona. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 24 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | FWD | 28 / 35 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | AWD | 26 / 29 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 129 / 103 / 116 | Electricity | $650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,600 and 12,500 miles. Median 5,400, from 6 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 32% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 18% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 18% |
| Brakes | 14% |
| Speed control | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
26V452000 Jul 2026 Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Risk. A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy. Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searcha
Manufacturer communications 28
Hyundai filed 28 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Dead battery concern linked to the Multimedia Keyboard (MKBD) logic
- Battery drain due to faulty logic keeping the taillights illuminated
- Certain vehicles (See Applicable Vehicles List below) equipped with the 12-inch instrument…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Kona Electric SUV RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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