2023 Hyundai Kona Electric problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
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 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-02-10 · Electrical System“the horn has been replaced multiple times for failing without any warning. the service department at the hyundai dealer said that this is a known problem for the horns. the horns short out because moisture builds up and damages the wiring, causing them to fail without warning. at this time, hyundai does not have a "fix" nor does it have any horns a…”
2023-10-06 · Steering“while driving at 60 miles per hour on an interstate, the car's steering system took control of the car and made a quick "s" maneuver. it took all of my strength to maintain control of my car. this incident lasted for just a second or two but it was potentially very dangerous to me (the driver of the car) and to nearby cars (and their drivers). th…”
2023-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car has only 3000 miles and already has a bad battery. code dtc p1aa600…”
2023-06-22 · Electrical System · 175 mi“the contact owns a 2023 hyundai kona electric. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "check electric vehicle system" message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. the contact stated that the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the h…”
2023-03-16 · Service Brakes“in damp weather the brake rotors corrode overnight. this causes the brakes to lock up when the brake pedal is touched gently. the car then stops quickly and unexpectedly. this could result in the car being rear ended in traffic. this problem has occurred 7 times since i bought the car.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.