2022 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2022 Tesla Model Y
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2022 Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 859 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 20 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 37 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 88 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 123–129 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 10,977 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona Electric | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 493 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 139 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 119 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 130 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 70 |
| Steering | 0 | 56 |
| Suspension | 0 | 36 |
| Structure | 0 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2022 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.