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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

Safety ratings

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD

Not ratedOverall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
4/5Side pole
Not ratedRollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 0.0%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 14329

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 As Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002 As Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003 Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004 Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005 Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006 Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007 Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008 Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009 Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 021 Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.JPGNo. 035 Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGNo. 047 Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 062 Post-Test Pole Barrier Side View.JPGNo. 064 Post-Test Primary and Redundant Speed Trap Read-Out.jpgNo. 068 FMVSS No. 301 Static Rollover 270 Degrees.JPGNo. 305-14 Pre-Impact View of Propulsion Battery Module(s).JPGNo. 305-21 Pre-Impact View of Ground Lead Attached.JPGNo. 305-31 FMVSS No. 305 Static Rollover at 360^.JPG

Crash test #2NHTSA test 14362

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 Load Cell Location.JPGNo. 002 Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.JPGNo. 003 Post-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. 004 Manufacturer's Label.JPGNo. 005 Tire Placard.JPGNo. 006 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Frontal As Delivered.JPGNo. 007 Left Rear 3-4 View, as Received.JPGNo. 008 Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009 Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010 Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011 Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012 Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013 Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014 Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGNo. 015 Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGNo. 016 Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.JPGNo. 020 Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.JPGNo. 028 Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.JPGNo. 034 Pre-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.JPGNo. 046 Pre-Test Driver's Side Floorpan.JPGNo. 052 Post-Test View of the Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 053 Pre-Test Passenger Dummy Front View.JPGNo. 064 Post-Test View of Belt Buckle and Latch Plate for Passenger Dummy.JPGNo. 305-05 Other Vehicle Label(s) Related to Electrical Propulsion System.JPGNo. 305-23 Pre-Impact Close-Up View of High Voltage Leads Attached.JPGNo. 305-33 Post-Impact View of the Vehicle Passenger Compartment Adjacent to Propulsion Battery.jpg

Crash test #3NHTSA test 14363

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 003 Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004 Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007 Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008 Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011 Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012 Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013 Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014 Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015 Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016 Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017 Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 018 Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 019 Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020 Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 021 Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 022 Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 035 Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 053 Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 066 Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Rear Passenger Seat Track.jpgNo. 075 Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Vehicle View.JPGNo. 083 Post-Test Charge Port View.JPGNo. 092 Close-Up View of Vehicle's Certification Label.JPGNo. 093 Close-Up View of Vehicle's Tire Information Placard or Label.JPGNo. 305-01 Auxiliary Power Module Warning Label.JPGNo. 305-02 Power Inverter Warning Label .JPGNo. 305-10 Post-Impact Front View of Propulsion Battery.JPGNo. 305-21 Pre-Impact View of Ground Lead Attached.JPGNo. 305-23 Pre-Impact Close-Up View of High Voltage Leads Attached.JPGNo. 305-33 Post-Impact View of the Vehicle Passenger Compartment Adjacent to Propulsion Battery.jpg

Recalls (1)

⚠ Park outside — urgent recall

NHTSA has flagged a recall on this vehicle as severe (fire risk — park away from structures). Contact a dealer immediately; recall repairs are free.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPCampaign 23V526000 · 27/07/2023Park outside

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

    Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Owner complaints

5
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
  • STEERING1
  • LANE DEPARTURE1
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  • SERVICE BRAKES1
Read individual complaints (5 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 10/06/2023· STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE

    While driving at 60 miles per hour on an interstate, the car's steering system took control of the car and made a quick "S" maneuver. It took all of my strength to maintain control of my car. This incident lasted for just a second or two but it was potentially very dangerous to me (the driver of the car) and to nearby cars (and their drivers). The vehicle is available for inspection. I just reported the incident to to Hyundai and haven't heard back from them. There seemed to be some kind of red warning message on the computer screen, but I couldn't read it because I was so busy fighting the steering wheel for control of the car.

  • 07/27/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Car has only 3000 miles and already has a bad battery. Code DTC P1AA600

  • 06/22/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Check Electric Vehicle System" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the heater sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred a third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175.

  • 03/16/2023· SERVICE BRAKES

    In damp weather the brake rotors corrode overnight. This causes the brakes to lock up when the brake pedal is touched gently. The car then stops quickly and unexpectedly. This could result in the car being rear ended in traffic. This problem has occurred 7 times since I bought the car.

  • 02/10/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The horn has been replaced multiple times for failing without ANY warning. The service department at the Hyundai dealer said that this is a known problem for the horns. The horns short out because moisture builds up and damages the wiring, causing them to fail without warning. At this time, Hyundai does not have a "fix" nor does it have any horns available to replace my failed horn. Hyundai has not offered a loaner vehicle. This vehicle is currently leased from Hyundai and I am current on my lease payments. This vehicle is due for inspection in May 2025 and it will not pass without a horn. I have had several near-miss situations in which I had to brake hard to avoid pedestrians - a horn would have alerted the pedestrians to my presence. Because this is an electric vehicle it runs very quietly and pedestrians need to be alerted with a horn.