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2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, most often about the electrical (37% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Kona Electric model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric problems
Electrical
10 complaints · 37%Parts named most often: propulsion system, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that while his wife disconnected the charger, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The installation plug was melted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the connection wiring needed to be…
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that the battery had discharged. The contact stated that the 12-volt battery and âbring in for service, and key not detected messages were displayed. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled on…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 26%Engine
5 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that the battery had discharged. The contact stated that the 12-volt battery and âbring in for service, and key not detected messages were displayed. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled on…
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, an abnormal rumble sound was heard that grew progressively louder. Additionally, while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle was significantly sluggish. The failure recurred while driving at 30 MPH, requiring…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls
Electrical: fluid/coolant
Risk: Coolant contacting the epcu circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: software
Risk: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 16, 2022 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Hyundai Kona Electric?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Kona Electric model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.