CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (17 reports).
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls
Battery May Short-Circuit and Increase Fire Risk
The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric vehicles may experience an internal electrical short circuit.
Software glitch can reduce braking power and lengthen stopping distance
Some electric brake systems in these vehicles may detect an abnormal sensor signal in the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system.
Battery Short Can Cause Fire; Software Update and Inspection Free
The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric vehicles may short-circuit internally.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
While driving approximately 70 mph on I-10 in Louisiana late at night, my 2020 Hyundai Kona EV displayed a âCheck EV Systemâ warning while I was on the highway. There were no safe areas or emergency shoulders available to pull over, so I continued driving toward the nearest exit. Approximately 15 minutes after the warning appeared, as I attempted to exit the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost power and rapidly slowed. The vehicle came to a complete stop and could not accelerate, move forward, or reverse. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle lost propulsion while traveling at highway speed. The vehicle had approximately 62,000 miles at the time of the incident. The veh
My wife was pulling into a parking place at Home Depot when the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb & hit a tree on the sidewalk. It did significant damage to the front bumper of the car but the airbags did not deploy & my wife was not hurt. I am guessing that it will be several thousand dollars to repair.
On 3.22.2025 the rear view camera did not display; either a black screen with text "Check surroundings for your safety," a green screen reading "No camera signa received. Please try again later," or distorted images appeared. Camera was replaced under warranty on 4.14.2025; I learned from Crossroads Hyundai that other vehicles had a recall in effect. Images and work order are included.
6/17/2024 12 volt battery was dead; EV was fully charged 6/16/2024 using Level 2 charger in my home garage. AAA charged the battery; I drove to Crossroads Hyundai Loveland, CO and asked to have the converter to the main battery checked; this was not done. Crossroads checked the battery via CADEX with "good battery charge" as result. No other diagnostic work was performed. 8/26/2024 12 volt battery again depleted; AAA charged twice 11:06 am (recharge and retest ) and 3:51pm (Bad & replace). I drove again to Crossroads Hyundai which claimed battery test showed good battery. Technician found a draw dropped after pulling fuses F6 multi media and F16 memory. Techline at Hyundai was contacted and
I am concerned about the safety of my car and have little faith that there are qualified mechanics who understand EVs and can properly service an EV car. Two times on April 9, 2024 (and on at least 4 other occasions in 2023) while drive at approximately 45 miles an hour on a RI State highway at a safe distance from any care in front of me, my vehicle went into the fail-safe mode while I was driving causing a sudden significant loss of power to the car and it appeared to be that it was going to stall. There was no warning sound indicating that I was going to crash into the forward vehicle (again, I was at a safe distance). In order to continue driving, I had to pull onto the road shoulde
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric: Battery May Short-Circuit and Increase Fire Risk; Software glitch can reduce braking power and lengthen stopping distance; Battery Short Can Cause Fire; Software Update and Inspection Free. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (17), Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Service Brakes (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.