2022 Hyundai Kona Electric electrical system problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric — 75% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

75%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I found a lot of debris of metals contaminated in the gear reduction oil when I changed my gear reduction oil. I had a Vortex oil lug nut, which it sucks all of the metal debris in. I have pictures of that as a proof. I think this is a design flaw that Hyundai should recall, but they didn’t. Now it…”
filed Aug 21, 2025
“1. Component or System Failed or Malfunctioned: The primary component that has consistently failed or malfunctioned is the air conditioning (AC) system. The AC unit does not adequately cool the vehicle's cabin, especially in hot weather. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request; it has…”
filed Jun 19, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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 TSB · Service Campaign · issued Aug 14, 2026
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.
26-01-065H DN · Service Campaign · issued Aug 13, 2026