2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2025 Hyundai Kona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Hyundai Kona | 2025 Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 24 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 3 |
| Power Train | 10 | 4 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
2023 Hyundai Kona
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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.