2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fluid/coolant (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Software (service brakes)
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.
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…
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,578 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 22, 2026 · Electrical system
“File with NHTSA now please!!!! What do you have to lose??? If anything If they do an investigation we are safe post warranty. Report a Vehicle Safety Problem, Equipment Issue | NHTSA [XXX] The Hyundai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2025 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Kona (Kona AWD, Kona Electric, Kona FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–120 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 25–132 / 29–108 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM7); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Hyundai Kona Electric model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Kona Electric model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric | 3 | 54 |
| 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 3 | 27 |
| 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2 | 26 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric | 1 | 15 |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
How do I know if my 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V748000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.