Hyundai Kona 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Hyundai Kona 2025 and 28 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Hyundai Kona between 2018 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Hyundai Kona 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Hyundai Kona 2025
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 26V452000 · 2026-07-14
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
28 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
2 with a crash · 4 injuries
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Kona 2025
- Electrical system: 9 (32% of complaints)
- Brakes: 4 (14% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 4 (14% of complaints)
- Throttle and cruise control: 3 (11% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 (11% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Hyundai Kona 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Hyundai Kona recalls by year
- 2018 : 0 recalls · 75 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recall · 195 complaints
- 2020 : 2 recalls · 161 complaints
- 2021 : 1 recall · 120 complaints
- 2022 : 0 recalls · 101 complaints
- 2023 : 1 recall · 66 complaints
- 2024 : 4 recalls · 52 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recall · 28 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Hyundai Kona 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Kona 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (9 of 28 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 21, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).