Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V941000 Coolant Leak in EPCU May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V748000 Integrated Electronic Brake System Malfunction NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Visibility 2 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric has had complaints primarily about the electrical system and some engine issues. With moderate recall and complaint activity, its reliability is deemed average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Replace battery coolant
- Inspect brake system annually
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Change air filters annually
- Check suspension every 20,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights all ages
- Unusual noises when driving
- Unexpected loss of power
- Erratic speed control behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.