2025 Hyundai Kona
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 10 of 29 complaints (34%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 65 in 2024 to 29 in 2025.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,950–3,350 | 2,000–2,400 | 2,000–2,400 | 2,000–2,400 | 2,000–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–32 | 26–31 | 26–31 | 26–31 | 26–31 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–30 / 27–35 | 24–29 / 29–35 | 24–29 / 29–35 | 25–29 / 28–35 | 24–28 / 29–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 281–396 | 284–337 | 284–339 | 284–340 | 288–341 | |
| Complaints filed | 69 | 65 | 29 | 9 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Electrical: 10 of 29 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Kona get?
EPA rates it 26–31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Hyundai Kona?
EPA estimates $2,000–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (9)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 28 mpg | 35 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 288 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 29 mpg (high) | 34 mpg | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 284 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | 29 mpg (low) | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 323 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | 29 mpg (low) | 28 mpg | $2,250 | 319 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg | 32 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,250 | 315 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 339 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 129 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 116 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 113 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 103 MPGe | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 131 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 118 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · Campaign 26V452000 · Jul 15, 2026
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.
Consequence: 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.