The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,029 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22V9410002022-12-16853 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V7480002020-12-018,176 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On february 3, 2026, while driving in a high-traffic turning lane, my hyundai kona electric vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and would not accelerate. The vehicle shut down without warning and could not be restarted. Traffic was building behind me, creating a safety hazard. I felt unsafe due to…”
“On february 3, 2026, while driving in a high-traffic turning lane, my hyundai kona electric vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and would not accelerate. The vehicle shut down without warning and could not be restarted. Traffic was building behind me, creating a safety hazard. I felt unsafe due to…”
“Hyundia has had my car in for the same recall 4 to 5 times . 6 total weeks this time around. The ""refill inverter coolant" light kept coming back on . The last time I got it home it had more issues than when I took it in and wouldn't even catch a charge . (ev) they fried my compassitor trying to…”
“Manufacturing defect ... Took it in 4 times for "refill inverter coolant" warning . They had a campaign ' tried by couldn't get the light to go away . It was their first time ever performing this on an ev at kerry hyundai alexandria . Now td ev in mason ohio is confirming my inverter failed as a…”
“The car was unable to charge using level 3 dc fast chargers, necessitating the use of a level 2 charger for an extended length of time in order to be able to return home. A hyundai dealer replaced the charging inlet lock actuator (invoice attached).”
“The car was unable to charge using level 3 dc fast chargers, necessitating the use of a level 2 charger for an extended length of time in order to be able to return home. A hyundai dealer replaced the charging inlet lock actuator (invoice attached).”
“Fill coolant warning came on, we checked the coolant and the coolant level was good. I spoke to a hyundai service center and the rep said that sometimes this happens with hyundais and it may go off. Indeed it did but then fill coolant warning came back and the coolant level was still good. After…”
“The contact owns a 2021 hyundai kona electric. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the image on the rearview camera went blank. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric as of
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