2025 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems

1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Kona.

1
recalls
28
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Hyundai Kona recalls

Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly

NHTSA campaign 26V452000 · reported July 14, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 47,787 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
The risk
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 24, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

The dash will completely go black except for red words *no signal.* and all warnings are no longer visible, I cannot tell what speed I’m going, or what percentage battery my car is at. I don’t see visible lane or collision warnings. It is very unsafe and I have been to the dealership twice to try and fix it. The issue…

Jul 19, 2026 · Service brakes

I purchased a used Hyndai Kona with 26,000 miles April 30 2026. I was told I have the balance of the manufacturer warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles. I have not driven my car for 73 days because of extreme safety problems the Hyundai Kona. The car is very difficult to steer. The car pulls significantly to the right…

Jun 21, 2026 · Power train

Power train the engine roars up and drops jarring you back and forth second car within a yr first blew up brand new both and Hyundia and dealership blew me off

Jun 11, 2026 · Service brakes

Component or System: The brake system, specifically what appears to be a false ABS activation or IEB (Integrated Electronic Brake) system malfunction. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: While braking at speeds between 25-40 mph, typically on dry pavement and more frequently on…

May 29, 2026 · Air bags · 5,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed through an intersection, the vehicle collided with another vehicle that was towing a trailer. The contact stated that during the crash, the driver's air bag, located in the steering wheel, deployed; however, the air…

Kona model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 010130
2023 16640
2024 45350
2025 12820
2026 31010

Across all years, the 2019 Kona has the most complaints (198). All Hyundai Kona years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on July 14, 2026 (Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (9 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2025 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 24, 2026.