2022 Hyundai Kona Electric problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Service Brakes (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (39)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-09 · 9C5 OL · Service Campaign
hyundai has determined that certain kona electric and ioniq electric vehicles are eligible for a bms software update. this update to the bms software improves the system’s diagnostic capability.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-17 · 26-01-065H DCS · Service Campaign
certain kona electric (os ev) and ioniq electric (ae ev) vehicles are eligible for a battery management system (bms) software update. this update to the bms software improves the system's diagnostic capability. follow technical service bulletin (tsb) 26-01-065h to complete the bms software update.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-14 · 26-01-065H TSB · Service Campaign
certain kona electric (os ev) and ioniq electric (ae ev) vehicles are eligible for a battery management system (bms) software update. this update to the bms software improves the system’s diagnostic capability. follow this bulletin to complete the bms software update.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-13 · 26-01-065H DN · Service Campaign
certain kona electric (os ev) and ioniq electric (ae ev) vehicles are eligible for a battery management system (bms) software update. this update to the bms software improves the system’s diagnostic capability.
Showing the 6 most recent of 39 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“we took this car in to the dealer to implement the "bms battery logic improve (26-01-065h)" update on 9/17/26. we have had two issues that appear to be software related and might be caused by improper voltage from the 12 volt battery. the issues are: - warning messages appeared "check forward safety system" and "smart cruise control conditions …”
2026-09-21 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“while driving my 2022 hyundai kona electric at a low speed, pulling into a parking space, the electronic braking system suffered an immediate, catastrophic failure. upon pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle completely failed to provide power brake assistance or slow down, resulting in a low-speed collision. the airbags did not deploy. immediatel…”
2025-08-21 · Power Train“i found a lot of debris of metals contaminated in the gear reduction oil when i changed my gear reduction oil. i had a vortex oil lug nut, which it sucks all of the metal debris in. i have pictures of that as a proof. i think this is a design flaw that hyundai should recall, but they didn’t. now it caused a clicking noise whenever i accelerate or s…”
2025-06-19 · Unknown Or Other“1. component or system failed or malfunctioned: the primary component that has consistently failed or malfunctioned is the air conditioning (ac) system. the ac unit does not adequately cool the vehicle's cabin, especially in hot weather. the vehicle is available for inspection upon request; it has been previously inspected by authorized hyundai dea…”
2025-05-12 · Unknown Or Other“message: "check/refill coolant light has intermittently come on for past two days. i checked coolant and it is lower than "max" but higher than "min". also, why is this website saying 0 unaddressed recalls on my car? there are recalls that were not done on my car. message: "0 unrepaired recalls associated with this vin"…”
2024-12-18 · Unknown Or Other“horn stops working. it stopped working about a year into owning the car, then again a few weeks later. the horn seems to stop working after windshield wiper fluid is refilled; not sure if it's related though. i have been in situations where i needed to use the horn but was unable to because it was constantly not working. …”
2024-12-15 · Visibility/Wiper“during the winter the vehicle does not produce heat. there is a knocking sound from under the dash and only cold air comes out of all the vents. when it was 20 degrees out i measure 35 degree air out the vents over the couse of an hour drive. the car has been to the dealer multiple times for this issues. they have acknowledged the problem and have…”
2024-07-29 · Unknown Or Other“there were several recall/service notices on my vehicle. i brought car to dealer in may and they were unable to address them all b/c i was informed a dealer specific piece of equipment necessary for the recall had broken and they could not address that issue. why is it saying on nhtsa website zero unaddressed recalls for my car? here are some of th…”
2023-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“the push door to the charging port locks and i am unble to open it. it will sometimes unlock if i push the unlock button several times. this is worrisome since i need access to the charging port to charge my batter. not sure if there is a design flaw with the latch to the door.…”
2023-07-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“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 a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.