2019 Hyundai Kona Electric electrical system problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric — 78% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component Failed: Electric transmission/drive unit failed twice before 150,000 miles. Still in vehicle, available for inspection. Safety Risk: Loss of propulsion while driving creates risk of being rear-ended or stranded in dangerous traffic conditions. Right now the car is not drivable Confirmed…”
filed Aug 15, 2025
“The Charging unit made by Enel X called a JuiceBox 40 failed to complete a charge. Upon examination of the charger it was determined that the plug from the unit to the 240V receptacle was fused to the outlet and could not be removed. When my electrician opened the box he was able to force the plug…”
filed Jan 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuitCampaign 21V127000 · Mar 1, 2021
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuitCampaign 20V630000 · Oct 13, 2020
Related service bulletins
Certain Kona Electric (OS EV) and Ioniq Electric (AE EV) vehicles are eligible for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update. This update to the BMS software improves the system's diagnostic capability. Follow…
26-01-065H DCS · Service Campaign · issued Aug 17, 2026Certain Kona Electric (OS EV) and Ioniq Electric (AE EV) vehicles are eligible for a Battery Management System (BMS) software update. This update to the BMS software improves the system’s diagnostic capability.
26-01-065H DN · Service Campaign · issued Aug 13, 2026Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure…
25-01-024H-1 TSB · Service Campaign · issued May 8, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are…
25-01-024H EM · Service Campaign · issued Apr 7, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Kona Electric years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kona Electric | 15 | 75% |
| 2021 Kona Electric | 10 | 38% |
| 2020 Kona Electric | 17 | 63% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.