2025 Hyundai Kona
Reliability, common problems, recalls and owner complaints
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Hyundai Kona.
Recalls on the 2025 Hyundai Kona
Seat belts: buckle assembly
The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Source: NHTSA
What 28 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2025 Hyundai Kona at a glance
- Trims
- Kona Electric Standard RangeLimitedN LineSESEL
- Engine
- Electric Motor, 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.0L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 1-spd, Automatic 8-spd, CVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Electric, Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Kona with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 1 recall campaign covers this model year.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Kona with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 1 recall campaign covers this model year. How a specific car holds up depends on its engine, mileage and maintenance record.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2025 Hyundai Kona listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.