2020 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 38 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 120 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona Electric | Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.