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2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalls & Complaints

2

open safety recalls on record

Serious

34 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.27 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Serious20V748000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software

Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.

Serious22V941000

Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Thermal Management:Fluid/Coolant

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.

Complaint volume

34 this model-year 7 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

3Crashes
1Fires
0Injuries
0Deaths

Across 34 complaints. Severity Index 0.27.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Electrical System8 · 24%Unknown Or Other7 · 21%Engine4 · 12%Vehicle Speed Control2 · 6%Service Brakes2 · 6%Electrical System · Propu…1 · 3%Visibility · Sun/Moon Roo…1 · 3%Exterior Lighting1 · 3%
  1. Electrical System — 8 reports
  2. Unknown Or Other — 7 reports
  3. Engine — 4 reports
  4. Vehicle Speed Control — 2 reports
  5. Service Brakes — 2 reports
  6. Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Module:Accessory — 1 reports
  7. Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1 reports
  8. Exterior Lighting — 1 reports
  9. Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1 reports
  10. Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery — 1 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2019 (3) · 2020 (3) · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 (1)

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.

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